Dutchman Robin Van Persie (RVP) has given the reason behind turning down the chance to join the coaching staff under new manager Erik Ten Hag. Robin Van Persierejected the chance to be one of the assistant managers to Ten Hag at the Theatre of Dreams as he rebuffed the possibility of returning to his old stomping ground.

Arsenal have had some great players wear their No.11 – Marc Overmars, Robin van Persie, Mesut Ozil, just to name a few. And you can now add Gabriel Martinelli to that list, after the Brazilian was handed the 11 shirt for the 2022/23 season. And he will wear a new number on his back. The winger, who has worn number 35 since he arrived in north London from Ituano in 2019, showed off his new shirt number when unveiling the Arsenal kit for the upcoming season.

It's a father's dream to see your son follow in your footsteps, but Van Persie isn't the only legend to experience this as other stars have carried on the family name. Here Mirror Football takes a look at seven footballing legends who have seen their sons pick up where they left off.

Dutchman Robin Van Persie (RVP) might not be part of the new Manchester United coaching staff under Erik Ten Hag due to work permit issues. This is according to the report from Paul Hirst of The Times which stated thatRobin Van Persie could follow Ajax Amsterdam manager Erik Ten Hag to Manchester United if he's able to sort out his work permit.

Ex-Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere recently looked back on the big Champions League win over Spanish La Liga side Barcelona for his beloved North London club. Wilshere came through the youth system at Arsenal before making his first team debut as a teenager. He was still a teenager when he lined up against accomplished midfielders such as Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets.

Ex-Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur striker Peter Crouch has had his say on the transfer dilemma surrounding Harry Kane as he told the Three Lions of England skipper to consider the contrasting situations of Michael Owen and Robin Van Persie before he arrives at a decision in his column with the Daily Mail.

Dutchman Robin Van Persie (RVP) has named the most talented teammates during his playing career. The former Feyenoord, Arsenal and Fenerbahce striker mentioned six teammates as the most talented. Robin Van Persiewas asked to mention his most talented teammates while he was on BBC.

Robin Van Persie began his professional football career at Feyenoord before moving to the Premier League in 2004. The Dutchman signed for Arsenal from Feyenoord with manager Arsene Wenger playing a big part in the transfer. Van Persie blossomed under Frenchman Wenger though injuries didn't let him show his full potentials especially at the start of his time in North London.

Former Premier League striker Robin Van Persie has named the best players that he starred with during his time in the English top flight as he opted for four Manchester United players and two Arsenal players. Robin Van Persie mentioned the six players while he was on BBC Sports.

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is the all-time leading goalscorer for the Gunners and he played alongside Robin Van Persiein North London for many years. Henry and Van Persie were in the Arsenal team that won the 2005 FA Cup final before they lost the 2006 Champions League final to Spanish giants Barcelona together.

Ex-Arsenal and Manchester United attacker Robin Van Persie (RVP) was delighted with the appointment of Giovanni Van Bronckhorst (GVB) as the Rangers manager. To this effect, Robin Van Persie used his official Twitter handle to send his best wishes after Van Bronckhorst replaced Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard as the new Rangers manager.

Van Bronckhorst, 46, was officially unveiled as the Rangers manager and he has made a great start to his managerial career at Ibrox. The retired Dutch national team star is the 17th permanent manager at Rangers and he has some work to do to emulate the 16th permanent manager, Steven Gerrard.

Jack Wilshere has revealed how he worked with Robin Van Persie (RVP) to unlock opposition defences before games. The ex-Arsenal midfielder talked about his partnership with Robin Van in a chat on TalkSPORT. According to him, RVP used to put him under pressure during gamesin his debut season at Arsenal since he was one of the most established players in the team at the time

Wilshere, 29, revealed how he would discuss ball delivery with Robin Van Persie and how to get the better of opponents a day before games. Speaking further, Wilshere said that discussions would be made on ball delivery type and on whether he wants to come short or go long. Both Wilshere and Van Persie also discusses on if the latter would want it over the top.