Robin van Persie, broadly thought to be one of the deadly strikers of the twenty first century, stays a polarizing determine amongst Arsenal followers following his controversial transfer to Manchester United. Now embarking on his first position as a head coach, the previous Dutch worldwide has addressed hypothesis a couple of potential return to Arsenal sooner or later.
After gaining precious teaching expertise as Dick Advocaat’s assistant at Feyenoord, Van Persie took on the position of head coach at SC Heerenveen in Might 2023, signing a two-year deal. In an interview with Sportcast, he was requested in regards to the prospect of working with Arsenal once more. Nonetheless, the Dutchman downplayed the concept, acknowledging the lingering resentment from Gunners followers:
“I don’t count on to work at Arsenal. I believe that door is closed due to my swap to Manchester United, that’s my evaluation,” Van Persie said, emphasizing the lasting affect of his switch to the Crimson Devils.
Whereas Van Persie admitted that nothing is ever sure in soccer, he acknowledged the sensitivities surrounding his transfer: “You by no means know in soccer, however that’s my evaluation. It’s nonetheless delicate for them, not for me. It’s particularly delicate for the Arsenal followers. I’ve discovered that planning to this point forward is unnecessary in any respect. I don’t need that both.
“I primarily dwell within the right here and now. I actually take pleasure in it right here and I’m very proud to be the coach of SC Heerenveen. I really feel very welcome throughout the membership and among the many followers. I additionally suppose that’s necessary that you just really feel welcome,” the Dutchman ended. Since taking cost, Van Persie has led Heerenveen in 13 matches, recording 5 wins, two attracts, and 6 losses. Regardless of working on a restricted price range, the workforce at the moment sits twelfth within the Eredivisie standings.
Van Persie’s Arsenal exit: A story of betrayal
Van Persie joined Arsenal as a 21-year-old in 2004 underneath Arsene Wenger and rapidly established himself as one of many membership’s most pivotal gamers. Throughout his time with the Gunners, he gained an FA Cup and two Group Shields whereas incomes the Premier League Participant of the Season award in 2011-12 after scoring 30 targets.
Nonetheless, in 2012, Van Persie made the controversial determination to affix Manchester United, a transfer broadly thought to be one of the vital betrayals in soccer historical past. Beneath Sir Alex Ferguson, he gained his first and solely Premier League title within the 2012-13 season, justifying his determination to depart Arsenal.
Reflecting on the transfer years later, Van Persie defined his causes: “At Arsenal, I didn’t really feel like we had been on the extent to compete. My departure from Arsenal to Manchester United continues to be a delicate matter in England. However I wished to win—I simply wished to win. And I needed to take a danger for that,” he advised Kaj Gorgels in 2020.
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