Robin van Persie reveals the real reason he left Arsenal for Manchester United
ROBIN VAN PERSIE has finally revealed the real reason he left Arsenal for Manchester United seven years ago was because he was not offered a new deal by the north Londoners.
Arsenal: Robin van Persie reveals why he left for Man Utd
Arsenal fans have struggled to forgive Van Persie after he ended an eight-year spell at the Emirates Stadium with no explanation.
After scoring over 100 goals, the Dutchman joined Premier League rivals Manchester United and played a big part in them winning the league title in his first season.
Gunners supporters called Van Persie a “snake” for moving to such a fierce rival.
And the former striker revealed he was not offered a new deal by then-manager Arsene Wenger.
Robin van Persie claims Arsenal never offered him a new contract (Image: GETTY)
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"I ended up having three options. One option abroad disappeared quickly. Then it was City or Manchester United.
"What people don't know, during the transfer, loads of things are happening behind the scenes.
"You have to take a lot on and make a choice based on what your targets are but also deal with the facts.
"One of the main facts was that Arsenal got tired of me. That was the starting point - they didn't offer me a new deal.