Frenchman Gilles Grimandi, who won the "Double" (FA Cup and English Premier League) twice at Arsenal in 1998 and 2002, has joined the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer.

Grimandi is a scrappy defensive midfielder who can also play in the back for his new side.

Gilles Grimandi Signs With Colorado Rapids

Robert Pires has also been linked with an MLS move in 2005