It’s been over twenty years since Robin van Persie left Arsenal after 271 appearances. With 132 goals in the red and white shirt, the Dutch striker was a big star. Then came the transfer Van Persie realizes will never be forgotten.
Van Persie has taken the step into his coaching career this year, now leading the former super striker SC Heerenveen. That the Dutchman has similar ambitions as he had as a player is easy to see, but any return to Arsenal like Mikel Arteta, he has already written off. The move to Manchester United will not be forgiven in London.
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“I don’t expect to be able to work at Arsenal in the future. I think that door is closed because of my transfer to Manchester United. You never know in football, but that’s my assessment. It’s still sensitive for them, not for me. It’s especially sensitive for the Arsenal fans,” Van Persie told Sportcast.
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