The retired goalkeeper convinced his countryman that Manchester United was the way forward despite offers from Italian giants Juventus.
Robin Van Persie’s arrival at Old Trafford has signaled the Red Devils’ intent to challenge for the Premier League title and the club pulled off a major coup in landing the talented Dutchman.
Although captain at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429, the Netherlands’ International became disillusioned with life in London and after not winning anything in nearly seven years, decided that change was something that he needed immediately.
The Gunners were shell-shocked when the front-man announced his decision to part ways them but they complied and eventually listened to deals from United and Juventus.
Eventually the Manchester giants won the race to acquire the Holland star’s signature, but according to the latest reports they wouldn’t have done with Edwin Van Der Sar’s help.
United supporters will cherish the memories of the Flying Dutchman for years to come and will be delighted to know that it was he who told Van Persie to go for 19-time English champions when it mattered most.
And now finally the 41-year-old has lifted curtains and revealed that he had a lengthy conversation with his countryman about where he should go after leaving Arsenal.
"He (Van Persie) called me up and said other clubs were in for him, but because I played for two of them, United and Juventus, he wanted to hear my thoughts on them. So we spoke for five minutes about Juventus and 55 minutes about United. He wanted to know
how good United were, what he would find there, how the players are, what Ferguson is like, how they train, how the system is.”
"I think Ferguson is quite happy with the firepower he has up front. United lost the league by a goal or two last season and I don't think the manager wants to see that happen again”
United have had a great returns on their investment so far, with the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Feyenoord-c39258 man scoring four times in his first 3 games for the club.
And despite some injury concerns, Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736 and perhaps prove his doubters wrong.
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