Robin van Persie. Loved by the Arsenal fans – until he pulled on the Manchester United shirt. 274 goals in 595 games in his career. Now the 41-year-old leads Feyenoord, where he continues to impress – also on the training ground.
For Feyenoord player Hwang In-Beom, it is great to be coached by one of his great idols. The 28-year-old has more than a decade more youth in his body than Van Persie, but is in no doubt about who “rules” the training ground.
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-I was a big fan of Manchester United. I’ve seen him play a lot. People often talk about his finishing qualities, but what I think is most impressive is his first touch,” the Feyenoord player told ESPN.
Then it comes:
“Even now, he still has the best technique in our training. It was great to watch him play, and it’s an honor to be coached by him. He’s much better than me,” boasts a starstruck In-Beom.
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