Vieira's performances for Arsenal resulted in continued rumours regarding his future. At the close of the 2002–03 and 2003–04 seasons, he was strongly linked with a move to Spanish team Real Madrid. It was reported that despite Arsenal's Premiership and FA Cup victories (in addition to winning the World Cup and European Championship, all before the age of 25), Vieira was frustrated by his club's lack of continental success and the UEFA Champions League was the one honour that eluded him. Vieira had considered leaving during Arsenal's trophy drought in 2000 and 2001, and again in 2004 when Arsenal's board opted to continue their policy of scouting for young talent rather than shopping in the transfer market.

hm nvm ci je to relevantne, ale ocividne on az taky vazny gunner ako ty nie je:)