As we enter the summer there is now a new headache for Arsene Wenger – It is the lack of love and commitment for the club from many of his first-team regulars.
Gael Clichy has asked for a transfer, Samir Nasri is in no mood to sign a new contract at this current moment, and Cesc Fabregas…well he is just dreaming of Barcelona. But one player who has stood head and shoulders above the rest is Robin van Persie.
Van Persie was signed in 2004 from Feyenoord as a talented winger, but also someone with a reputation of having rifts with coaches and managers. Undoubtedly, this was a huge risk Wenger was taking. Robin was acquired as Dennis Bergkamp’s long-term successor, and Wenger once said that he (Van Persie) was a ‘Bergkamp with goals.’
Now, seven years later, Van Persie is probably Arsenal’s best player. If not for his injuries, few in football will be able to match him for skill, vision, flair and finishing. But there is more to him than just brilliance on the pitch. None among the current crop of players is as dedicated and as committed to Arsenal as Robin is.
He is the most loved Arsenal player in the current squad, and brings joy to millions of Gunners with his football, as well as his love for the club. He loves the club as much as the faithful Arsenal fans do. This is what endears him to the hardcore Arsenal fans so much. When Wenger signed him, Van Persie said of the club:
‘It was a dream coming true for me to play with Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry, [Robert] Pires, [Patrick] Vieira, I loved it, I loved every single training session, every single game, even if the boss gave me two minutes, as Dennis Bergkamp substitute.’
‘I was still proud to come on for Dennis Bergkamp and play for Arsenal, I was really proud to wear that shirt. That’s where everything started for me, I was so convinced about myself and the faith the boss had in me that we were working together on this.’
Here’s to Robin.
Cheers
He is a true gunner, the amount of love and respect he shows for the club is amazing and others should learn on and off the pitch from him ..
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He is a good example, he should keep fit throughout next seson and be our captian.
Next year will be historic for the dutch master…ROBIN VAN PERSIE! ROBIN VAN PERSIE! ROBIN VAN PERSIE!
robin van persie is truly a true gunner…
It’s good to here that there are still loyal players in football. I love this player and I am glad he is committed to Arsenal. If he stays fit all season I can see him be very important to Arsenal. If we can also get some more experienced, talented and players with leadership qualities for next season, I think we could end our trophy drought.
He is Brilliant.. One of the most underrated player in the world football.. Maybe becoz of his injuries..
True Gooner..
i love robin van persie,i pray he wil b injuries free nxt seasn
ROBIN V.P. Has been performing exeptionaly, he is despirate for goal like a true striker. I pray he free frm injury next season, his best has not be seen.
God i pray 2 u dat rvp stays injury free throughout nxt season so dat he can achieve his goals as a footballer.no doubt he is d best striker in epl whenever he is fit.