Arsenal midfielder, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604.
Arteta stated that the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 skipper is likely to stay put and sign a new contract with the English Premier League side and is not considering an exit from the Emirates Stadium in search for greener pastures.
Van Persie has emerged as one of the most prolific strikers in the footballing world in the current season and The Dutch forward’s performance for Arsenal has recently been absolutely terrific.
Recent performances by the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 international have put him on the radar for several top clubs across Europe as his current contract with the North London outfit is bound to expire at the end of the season.
Although Arsenal are desperate to keep the forward at the Emirates, negotiations about the Dutch player’s future have been fruitless. Van Persie has told the club that he aims to hold discussions about his future at the end of the season.
The uncertainty surrounding his future has aggravated interest in the Gunners captain. According to reports Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona are all quite interested in acquiring the services of the 28-year-old.
Reports suggest that Van Persie is likely to move to the Spanish La Liga as his current contract with Arsenal nears an end.
Recently, a report by Spanish Media giants Marca suggested that the Dutchman showed interest in joining Real Madrid. The rumours sent sparks all over Europe; however, the forward openly denied the report.
Arteta has emphasized that his teammate is focused on his football in the Premier League and that he will not opt for a move to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011.
While talking to COM Radio, the Spaniard was quoted as saying:
"I do not see Van Persie leaving Arsenal, he is completely unaffected by interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona and not thinking about his contract renewal either.”
“Now he is very calm and is not nervous about anything. I know he has said that in the summer he will consider things, talk it over and take the decision that he will take."
Arteta joined Arsene Wenger’s team in the summer and has managed to make a positive impact on the Emirates. However, a recent injury against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 has ruled him out of the all-important Champions League tie against AC Milan.Arteta does not expect
Van Persie to leave Arsenal
Tags: