Robin van Persie has a good relationship with Louis Van Gaal[GETTY]
Van Persie was asked if his good relationship with Van Gaal was a factor in the 62-year-old's appointment but insisted that recruitment of coaches is not his role - at least currently.
Joking with journalists Van Persie said that director of football is not part of his edict, but suggested he wouldn't mind filling that role at Old Trafford one day.
Asked about his closeness with Van Gaal, Van Persie told RTL: "Yes, we have a very strong bond. It has been good since day one."
When a cheeky journalist asked if that's how Van Gaal landed the United job, Van Persie responded: "No I don't have that function. Maybe in the future I can become director of football!"
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Maybe in the future I can become director of football!
Robin van Persie
The Dutch striker then added: "He has that [a good relationship] with almost all of his players. Everyone respects him, everyone believes in him."
Van Gaal has once again proved his credentials by inspiring the Netherlands to the quarterfinals of the World Cup, including a last-gasp victory over Mexico last time out.
United fans will now be waiting to see whether Van Gaal can perform a similar trick with the Red Devils after a difficult season under David Moyes last term.
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