Robin van Persie played for Arsenal Football Club. The former Dutch forward joined Arsenal from Feyenoord in 2004 for £2.75m. Van Persie left Arsenal for Manchester United in 2012 for £24m. In total, he made 278 appearances and scored 132 goals, making him one of Arsenal’s all-time top goalscorers. The former Arsenal Captain wore the number 11 and number 10 shirts for Arsenal. He was born on August 6, 1983. Van Persie is currently a footballing pundit in the media.
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5 Arsenal players that shouldn’t have been sold
With the news that Wojciech Szczesny has landed in Juventus ahead of his permanent move to the Serie A club, Arsenal fans have once again been forced to question the motives behind the sale.
Wenger vehemently denies Van Persie comparisons but hashes up press conference with misinformation
Arsène Wenger has told the media that the Alexis Sanchez situation is not like Robin van Persie's, and repeated that he intends to keep the former at the club.
Is Alexis set to become the new RvP?
Is Alexis Sanchez right to be viewed as the new Robin van Persie by Arsenal fans or should they cut him some slack?
Can Lacazette become Arsene Wenger’s greatest ever striker?
Alexandre Lacazette seems to be on the verge of an Arsenal move, so today we're looking at his goalscoring record compared to previous Arsène Wenger strikers
What does Lacazette have to do to make the list of Arsenal’s top Premier...
Arsenal have had many great strikers over the years, but what standard does Alexandre Lacazette have to reach?
Arsenal fans react to Robin van Persie’s Crystal Palace move
This week, reports have emerged that Robin van Persie could be signing for Crystal Palace and Arsenal fans are pretty amused.
Van Persie could return to Premier League, but not for Arsenal
Robin van Persie has been linked with a return to the Premier League, this time to Crystal Palace.
Why did Ozyakup leave Arsenal in the first place?
With Oguzhan Ozyakup being linked with a return to Arsenal this summer we take a look at why he left in the first place.
City will bid £53m for Sanchez, claims Italian journalist
Manchester City have told Arsenal they will bid £53m for Alexis Sanchez.
Ozyakup – I saw van Persie’s real face, we aren’t friends now
Oguzhan Ozyakup has admitted that he saw the 'real face' of Robin van Persie on Sunday and he didn't like what he saw one bit.
Hated Arsenal duo wanted by Brazilian side
Brazilian side, Sao Paulo, want both Robin van Persie and Emmanuel Adebayor according to a report from the country in UOL.
Video: Bellerin has dig at Robin van Persie at Puma launch
Hector Bellerin attended Puma's recent launch at ProDirect on Carnaby street and while there even managed to have a little dig at Robin van Persie.
Tick. Tock.
I left home over four years ago.
Ozyakup return would cost Arsenal €20m – report
If Arsenal are interested in re-signing Oguzhan Ozyakup, they will have to fork out around €20m for the midfielder, despite letting him go for just €500k four years ago.
Sporting brand Van Persie’s salary demands ‘a joke’
Robin van Persie may not find it as easy as he imagined to leave Fenerbahce this summer due to the wages he’s demanding.
Saturday recap: Mahrez, Lacazette, Bacca, Adams, Alexis + more
It seems like a weekend isn’t complete these days without some sort of crazy transfer speculation. Here's the latest.
Barcelona eye up Robin van Persie to be fourth choice striker
With Thomas Vermaelen likely to be leaving, Barcelona are considering recruiting Robin van Persie for a place on their bench in a spot specifically reserved for former Arsenal players.
Thursday recap: Juve hound Alexis, Arsenal submit bid, Cech retires
Here's what you missed on Thursday.
Petr Cech has been talking about the new season and how to improve; he also confirmed his retirement from...
Van Persie turned down by West Ham – we all laugh
Robin van Persie has been rejected by West Ham despite offering to take a pay cut.
Middlesbrough hold talks with Van Persie – report
In one of the most amusing transfer stories so far, Middlesbrough have reportedly held talks with Robin van Persie.
Poll: 30% of Arsenal fans would prefer Wenger up front to Van Persie
After we reported that Robin van Persie was being linked with a move back to Arsenal, we noticed that just about every Gooner commenting on the situation would rather stick wasps where the sun don't shine, which gave us an idea.
RvP linked with a move back to Arsenal – should we?
Robin van Persie has been linked back with a move to Arsenal after the Fenerbahce president admitted that the Turkish club are willing to listen to offers.
Should Arsenal swallow their pride and sign Van Persie?
It was only a matter of time; after the Fenerbahce president, Azil Yildirim, confirmed that they would be willing to listen to offers for Robin van Persie, we all knew that he'd be linked with a return to Arsenal.
Sunday recap: Arsenal sign new player, miss out on another + Euro domination
Sunday was all about the gossip in the Goonerverse.
We signed 21-year-old Japanese forward, Takuma Asano, which everyone instantly wanted to overreact about; we may...
Could we see Robin van Persie back in Premier League next season?
According to the Sun on Sunday, Robin van Persie wants to move back to the Premier League, specifically London.
Hilarity for Arsenal fans as Fenerbahce put van Persie up for sale
There’s nothing better than seeing someone you dislike intensely having things go wrong for him.
Can Jamie Vardy be to Arsenal what Robin van Persie was to Manchester United?
With Jamie Vardy's decision over whether he will join Arsenal or stay with Leicester City set to be made on Monday afternoon, potentially leaving thousands of heartbroken Foxes in its wake, it's difficult not to draw comparisons between the striker and Robin van Persie.
Apathy Ever After
What happens when nothing remains of the club you fell in love with?
Van Persie Barcelona blunder ref opens seminar as Head of FIFA referees
You might not be aware of it, but the referee who sent Robin van Persie off at the Nou Camp for shooting three milliseconds after he blew the whistle was promoted to Head of FIFA referees in 2011.
2011: What could have been
Defending a 2-1 home win, Arsenal were desperately close to knocking eventual winners and best team in the world Barcelona out of the Champions...
Should Arsenal fans feel sorry for Van Persie after Netherlands own goal?
Is anyone else starting to feel a little bit sorry for Robin van Persie?
There's a question I never thought I'd find myself asking.
The striker...
Was it wise for manager to admit training ground spat?
Danny Blind has admitted that Robin van Persie and Memphis Depay had a disagreement while away training with the Dutch team but was it wise to...
Robin van Persie: I’m in awe of Patrick Vieira
Robin van Persie was recently filmed warming up for his new team Fenerbahce looking less than pleased with his surroundings.
The striker has since spoken...
Watch: Van Persie trains for Fenernahce and looks incredibly bored
A video has emerged of Robin van Persie training for Fenerbahce and, without beating about the bush, he looks as if he wants to...
Lost Generation: Arsenal in Zagreb, 2006
This week sees the start of the new Champions League season, with Arsenal travelling to Zagreb for the first group game.
It isn't the first...
Arsenal’s most injured team of the century
Arsenal struggle with injuries, it's pretty common knowledge.
It's a burden, it's an explanation of a barren spell in terms of trophies, and it's really...
Van Persie: Wenger is my ‘football father’
by Nia Griffiths
Since Robin van Persie has joined Fenerbahce from Manchester United, he's shed some light on his relationship with his ex-managers, Louis van...
Wenger: Van Persie is one of the best I’ve managed
by Nia Griffiths
The news that Robin van Persie's time at Manchester United had come to an end didn't come as a huge shock to...
Arsenal sell stars better than almost anyone
by Lewis Ambrose
The move to Emirates Stadium saw Arsenal buying young players for little money before developing them and, almost invariably, selling them for...
Manager wants Campbell and van Persie
by Lewis Ambrose
According to a report in Turkey, the new manager of Besiktas is looking at pairing Joel Campbell and Robin van Persie next...