Former Arsenal player Robin van Persie has reflected on his playing career and highlighted two of his ex-Arsenal teammates as the best players he has had the opportunity to play with.
Van Persie enjoyed the majority of his career at Arsenal but strained his relationship with the club’s fans when he made a move to Manchester United in the latter stages of his playing days.
During his time at Arsenal, the striker was a member of some exceptional teams and had the privilege of sharing the dressing room with renowned players such as Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira.
Similarly, at Manchester United, Van Persie had the opportunity to play alongside a host of incredible talents.
The Dutchman said via The Sun:
“I would go for Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney and Ruud van Nistelrooy.”
Just Arsenal Opinion
Van Persie had a good time on our books before he spoilt his reputation with that infamous move to United.
However, some fans would still consider him good enough to be their hero, despite the manner in which he left the club.
He did win the Premier League at United and would feel justified, but if he had stayed at Arsenal, he could have been accorded a more prominent legendary status by the club’s faithful.
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Great player but let us down the way he forced his way out of the club. The little boy inside called him ffs !
The injury prone Van Persie claims he had several opportunities to leave Arsenal before he finally quit to join United.
He claims his first game against us was his most awkward in the sport, having scored three minutes in the game he thought his decision was spot on.
Not only did the legendary Frenchman should not have sell him to United, but the following summer Wenger could have sign Luis Suarez, had he showed the same conviction here to get Declan Rice.
Wenger would have won the 2013 league and redeem himself.
I’m calling RVP nothing,loved him at Arsenal and I’m sure Arsenal holds a special place in his ❤️,look footballers move on sometimes.I hate when people give them stick,he was at The Arsenal far longer than utd,so I still see him as our guy,not as good as Dennis the menace Bergkamp though!!🔴⚪️⚽️👏💪😎🏆
I hate this vanpersie of a thing
Who cares? Not worth column space.
Our last world-class striker. He only had that one good season with United and it was all downhill from there on.