{"id":19635,"date":"2024-11-20T11:59:46","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T11:59:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=19635"},"modified":"2024-11-20T11:59:46","modified_gmt":"2024-11-20T11:59:46","slug":"robin-van-persie-claims-door-is-closed-over-possible-return-to-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/robin-van-persie-claims-door-is-closed-over-possible-return-to-arsenal\/","title":{"rendered":"Robin Van Persie Claims &#8216;Door Is Closed&#8217; Over Possible Return To Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Robin Van Persie has ruled out any chance of a return to Arsenal, as the Dutchman believes fans would not take too kindly to a reunion.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Robin Van Persie Rules Out Arsenal Return<\/h2>\n<p>The former Arsenal star has confirmed that a return to north London is unlikely to occur, whether it be on a coaching basis or to just watch a match.<\/p>\n<p>This may comes as a surprise as Van Persie contributed to 188 goals in 278 appearances for the Gunners across an eight-year spell in the capital.<\/p>\n<p>Van Persie spent the most time with Arsenal out of all of his teams during a successful career, but his move to Manchester United burnt all bridges with Gunners fans.<\/p>\n<p>In August 2012, the Dutchman joined Sir Alex Ferguson&#8217;s side and won the Premier League in his first season at Old Trafford &#8211; winning the golden boot in the process.<\/p>\n<p>He also scored against the Gunners in both Premier League fixtures during that season, but did not celebrate on either occasion.<\/p>\n<p>However, in the following season (2014\/15) the prolific striker scored a header against Arsenal at Old Trafford and gave a very animated celebration.<\/p>\n<p>The 41-year-old is now in the beginning of his managerial career, taking charge of SC Heerenveen &#8211; who currently sit 12th in the Eredivisie.<\/p>\n<p>When speaking on any return to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/emirates-stadium-expansion\/\">Emirates<\/a>, Van Persie said: <em>\u201cI don\u2019t expect to work at Arsenal. I think that door is closed.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cBecause of my switch to Manchester United, that is my assessment. You never know in football, but that is my assessment.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIt is still sensitive for them, not for me. It is especially sensitive for the Arsenal fans. I have learned that planning so far ahead makes no sense at all. I don\u2019t want that either.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI mainly live in the here and now. I really enjoy it here and I am very proud to be the coach of SC Heerenveen. I feel very welcome within the club and among the fans. I also think that is important that you feel welcome.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Other former players have been linked with a return to the club following the departure of sporting director, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/arsenal-new-sporting-director-candidates-who-could-replace-edu\/\">Edu<\/a>, with Per Mertersacker and Tomas Rosicky being highlighted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Robin Van Persie has ruled out any chance of a return to Arsenal, as the Dutchman believes fans would not take too kindly to a reunion. 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