Van Persie reveals more insights on Arsenal exit for Man Utd
December 11, 2020
Van Persie isn’t the most popular figure in the world when it comes to Arsenal fans.
There are plenty of Gunners supporters who still hold a grudge over the Dutchman leaving for Manchester United in 2012, proceeding to win the Premier League title at Old Trafford.
Van Persie’s honest interview
However, we’re not sure that Van Persie has spelled out the situation quite as damningly as he did during an appearance on the official YouTube channel of Dutch presenter Kaj Gorgels this week.
Per a translation from the Mirror, Van Persie reflected on his final days at the Emirates by saying: “At Arsenal, I didn’t feel like we were on the level to compete.
“One day, the chairman of Arsenal showed me how healthy the club was by showing me their positive numbers.
“I told him: ‘I don’t give a s*** about these numbers, I want to lift the Premier League trophy.'”
Possible Juventus move
And it also seems as though Arsenal scuppered the chance to secure a European move for Van Persie as opposed to accomodating a cross-Premier League switch that remains so infamous.
“We felt it would be best to leave for a club outside of England, the deal with Juventus was closed,” Van Persie added.
“But the chairman of Arsenal was stubborn towards Juventus. I told him that my other two other options were Manchester United or Manchester City, so it’s his own risk.
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