What happened to Robin van Persie?
He is currently an assistant manager at boyhood club Feyenoord in his first managerial role. Starting his career as a winger, Van Persie made his senior debut for Feyenoord during the 2001–02 season, which culminated with victory in the 2002 UEFA Cup Final; he was also named as the Dutch Football Talent of the Year.
Did Van Persie want to come back to Arsenal?
Arsene Wenger has revealed that Robin van Persie wanted to return to Arsenal in 2015 but the manager turned down the chance to bring the Dutchman back to north London. Van Persie became one of the Premier League’s top players under Wenger at Arsenal, scoring 132 goals in 278 games after joining from Feyenoord in 2004.
Why was Van Persie sold?
After a spate of injuries and with age catching up to him, United sold Van Persie to Fenerbahce in 2015.
Why did RVP leave Arsenal?
ROBIN VAN PERSIE revealed why he left Arsenal for Manchester United. The Dutch striker was branded a “snake” and a “traitor” when he left the Gunners for Sir Alex Ferguson’s side in a £24million back in August 2012.
When did RVP leave Arsenal?
How old was Van Persie when he joined Arsenal?
Arsenal today signed young Dutch forward Robin van Persie from Feyenoord. The newly-crowned Premiership champions confirmed the highly-rated 20-year-old will join them “on a long-term contract for an undisclosed fee”.
Why did Arsenal sell RVP?
And Arsenal’s former transfer negotiator Dick Law has revealed the offer was just too good for the club to turn down. “We did everything we could to keep Robin,” said Law told Goal.
How many goals did RVP score for Man Utd?
Robin van Persie enjoyed a fairy-tale first season at Manchester United. The Dutchman scored 30 goals in 48 games to help United wrestle the Premier League title back from neighbours Manchester City.
Where is Theo Walcott now?
Southampton F.C.Theo Walcott / Current team (#32 / Forward)
Return to Southampton On 18 May 2021, Walcott signed a permanent two-year contract at Southampton which activated after his current loan deal with Everton expired at the end of June. On 14 August 2021, Walcott made his first appearance since joining Southampton against Everton in a 3–1 defeat.
When did Fabregas leave Arsenal?
2011
Cesc Fàbregas
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Years | Team | Apps |
| 2003–2011 | Arsenal | 212 |
| 2011–2014 | Barcelona | 96 |
| 2014–2019 | Chelsea | 138 |
How much did Van Persie sell Arsenal for?
The announcement comes just two days after Arsenal, van Persie’s former club, announced it had come to an agreement with its rival on a £24 million ($38 million) transfer fee for the 29-year-old star.