Before the trip to Old Trafford as a Fenerbahce player, striker Robin Van Persie did not hesitate to show his affection for his old team.
Before the trip to Old Trafford as a Fenerbahce player, striker Robin Van Persie did not hesitate to show his affection for his old team.
Manchester United will host Fenerbahce in the Europa League group stage. This match is highly anticipated, because the away team owns striker Robin Van Persie, who spent 3 seasons playing for MU.
During his time at Old Trafford, Van Persie not only won the prestigious Premier League title, but the Dutch player also received love from the team’s fans. That’s why Van Persie doesn’t hesitate to call Old Trafford his home, even though he previously played for Arsenal for 8 years.
The plane carrying Van Persie and his teammates had to make an emergency landing
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Speaking on MUTV, Van Persie said: “This is a special match, a special occasion for me.
Now I play for Fenerbahce and I want to do the best for my team, but of course it would be special to play at my home, on a great stadium, with the fans. great players, and against a great team.”
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Van Persie while still playing for MU.
This is not the only match Van Persie will meet his old team. Before that, the Dutch striker’s Fenerbahce faced Feyenoord, his startup team.
According to Van Persie, he is looking forward to meeting his old team again.
“I know Manchester United really wants to play in the Champions League,” Van Persie said. “But now they are playing in the Europa League, and for me, this Europa League group is special.
Last match I played against Feyenoord, the first team, and now MU. I’m looking forward to this match.”
“This match will be difficult for us.
Meeting MU is suitable, but you never know what will happen. In short, I am looking forward to a wonderful evening and I will enjoy the experience,” Van Persie concluded.
Robin Van Persie was born in 1983 and is playing for Turkish club Fenerbahce.
Previously, he played more than 300 matches for Arsenal but only won one FA Cup. Van Persie moved to play for MU in 2012 and together with the Old Trafford team won the prestigious Premier League championship.
Van Persie’s achievements with the Dutch national team are also very impressive, with one ranking third and one second at the World Cup.
