December 7th 2024.
Van Persie's move to join Manchester United in 2012 was a highly controversial one, with many Arsenal fans feeling betrayed by their former captain. Despite his successful career at Arsenal and being named club captain in 2011, Van Persie shocked everyone when he turned down a new contract and announced his decision to leave.
While many expected him to join Juventus or Manchester City, Van Persie surprised everyone by signing with Manchester United in a £22 million deal. He quickly proved his worth at his new club, scoring 26 goals in his debut season and helping them secure their 20th league title. This was a tough pill for Arsenal fans to swallow, especially when they had to give their former captain a guard of honor at the Emirates after he had just won the title with a hat-trick against Aston Villa.
After finishing his playing career in 2019, Van Persie has now entered the world of management, taking on his first job with Dutch side Heerenveen. Naturally, people have been curious about which clubs he may want to manage in the future, but Van Persie has ruled out a return to Arsenal.
When asked if he would ever consider working at Arsenal again, Van Persie responded by saying, "I don't expect to work at Arsenal. I think that door is closed because of my switch to Manchester United. It's still a sensitive topic for Arsenal fans, not for me. I have learned not to plan too far ahead in football, but to live in the here and now. I am very happy and proud to be the coach of SC Heerenveen, and I feel very welcome here."
It seems that Van Persie has put his past with Arsenal behind him and is fully focused on his current role with Heerenveen. He values feeling welcomed and appreciated, which is something he has found at his new club. As for his future, he prefers to live in the present and make the most of his current opportunity.
His move to Manchester United may have caused some tension with Arsenal fans, but Van Persie remains grateful for his time at the club and the lessons he learned. He may never go back to Arsenal, but he will always have fond memories of his time there. This article was first published on November 16, but Van Persie's legacy and impact on the football world will continue to be talked about for years to come.
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