What happened to Robin van Persie?

What happened to Robin van Persie?

He is currently an assistant manager at boyhood club Feyenoord in his first managerial role. Starting his career as a winger, Van Persie made his senior debut for Feyenoord during the 2001–02 season, which culminated with victory in the 2002 UEFA Cup Final; he was also named as the Dutch Football Talent of the Year.

Is Van Persie retired?

May 12, 2019Robin van Persie / Career end

Is Robin van Persie a legend?

Robin van Persie: How an Arsenal favourite became a Manchester United legend. In the summer of 2012, the football world was shocked by the news that Robin van Persie of Arsenal had signed for rivals Manchester United in a £24 million move, as reported by BBC sport.

Why did RVP leave Arsenal?

Robin Van Persie left Arsenal for Man Utd because the Gunners failed to offer a new deal, the Dutch star revealed.

Did Van Persie want to come back to Arsenal?

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Robin van Persie wanted to return to Arsenal in 2015 but the manager turned down the chance to bring the Dutchman back to north London. Van Persie became one of the Premier League’s top players under Wenger at Arsenal, scoring 132 goals in 278 games after joining from Feyenoord in 2004.

Why was Van Persie sold?

After a spate of injuries and with age catching up to him, United sold Van Persie to Fenerbahce in 2015.

Who is the most prolific goal scorer in the Premier League?

During the 1995–96 season, Alan Shearer became the first player to score 100 Premier League goals, and holds the record for the fewest games taken to reach the figure, doing so in 124 appearances. Additionally, he also holds the record for most goals scored in the Premier League with 260.

Did Rooney retire?

2021Wayne Rooney / Career end
Rooney was announced as the sole manager on 26 November and after taking the club from bottom-of-the-table and six points from safety to 18th and eight points clear of the relegation zone, he was given the permanent job on 15 January 2021, at which point he announced his retirement as a player.

When did RVP leave Arsenal?

2012
Robin van Persie has lifted the lid on his much-maligned exit from Arsenal in 2012, claiming the club’s then chief executive Ivan Gazidis played a big part in him forcing his move to Manchester United.

Who has the most assist in Premier League history?

Most Premier League Assists Ever