Sevilla’s sporting director Monchi has revealed that he tried to sign former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie during his career.

He said that the player was then still playing in the Netherlands and he made the trip to Rotterdam in order to secure his signature.

Rio Ferdinand has revealed that striker Robin Van Persie felt a sea change with he joined Manchester United from Arsenal for around £ 24 million in 2012.

The Dutchman had been used to several years of winning almost nothing at Arsenal. However, he managed to win a league title in his first season at Old Trafford. Immediately upon coming to the club in the summer of 2012, Van Persie reportedly reflected that the club had a wholesale difference in terms of mentality. United were more focused on winning games, which ultimately transformed them into a top team when it comes to challenging for trophies. However, Arsenal did not seem to have any objective, according to Van Persie.

Rio Ferdinand and Robin van Persie performed together in Manchester United from 2012 until 2014. According to Rio Ferdinand, one of the things that the Dutch attacker told him after completing his move to Manchester United and having spent some time in Old Trafford is that United are built for success and this is something that Arsenal simply isn’t.

The Sunday Times is a British national newspaper and the former footballer Rio Ferdinand has recently written an article where he revealed details concerning what Robin van Persie told him a few years ago when they both wore the Manchester United jersey.

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie could be off to South America to get some more club football action as his reps are reportedly holding meetings with Sao Paulo ahead of a likely deal for the 33-year old Dutchman.

The player who features for Turkish outfit Fenerbahce has struggled to get goals since the turn of the new year, scoring last in November.

Former Manchester United striker Robin Van Persie could be on the move once again if reports are to be believed.

The striker used to play for Feyenoord before coming to English football with Arsenal. After spending a number of years with the gunners, the Dutchman made the move to Manchester United and it brought him the sole Premier League title of his career. However, his time at Old Trafford did not last long as Van Persie was on the move once again after signing for Fenerbahce. He has been with the Turkish club since 2015, but it has not been a productive spell so far.

After former LA Galaxy player Steven Gerrard announced his retirement from professional football, many heaped accolades on the player.

Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie joined in praising the player for his contribution to football.

Robin van Persie came off the field with a cut just above the eye on Sunday evening during a match at Akhisar.

This ended with him being carried off the pitchin a stretcher during the first half period of the game where he had clashed accidentally with Abdulwahid Sissoko.

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker has stated that Marcus Rashford is a special player and that he has the potential to become a world-class player.

The player made his debut for the Red Devils in February and scored twice on his Premier League and Europa League debut. He is one of the rare success of the Louis van Gaal era and has gone on to establish himself as an important member of the team.

Robin Van Persie says that he would have still been a Manchester United player had Sir Alex Ferguson remained as the club’s manager.

Van Persie was not informed of Ferguson’s decision to retire at the end of the campaign if United won the title. The Scot step down from his role after more than 25 years in charge of the club. He is regarded as one of the greatest managers in world football, but his last league title was won courtesy of Van Persie. The Dutchman came as a £ 24 million signing from Arsenal and his 26 goals in 38 league matches were a major factor in United’s success.

Galatasaray are set to trade tackles with the Black Eagles – Besiktas – at their new home this weekend. The game is the first Istanbul derby in the new home of Besiktas – the Vodafone Arena.

The Spor Toto Super League is in its fifth week, and two of the most successful teams in history would go head to head. Besiktas enter in the game beaming with confidence after their 2-0 win at the Akhisar Manisa stadium last week.