As it is, he has opened negotiations with the club representatives, but talks are reportedly on hold as he is away on international duty. Reports filtering out claim he’s been offered a £130,000-a-week deal with a £5 million resigning fee, but the same reports indicate he is demanding a hefty £275,000-a-week. Another source though claims Robin is asking that the board shows him enough ambition by investing in the squad this summer, but as it is, the club is nowhere concluding the deal to keep their talismanic captain.
Of course a weekly wage of £275,000k is on the high side and some will argue that it’s a ridiculous amount to demand, as even the highest paid players in the land earn this amount. But looking at the quality and calibre of players that earn that much, it is undeniable that Robin is up there with them and one can even say he is better than those players considering his contribution to a not so solid Arsenal side.
His wage demand presently brings up the question – is Robin van Persie truly worth this wage? My answer would be a resounding yes, because if a Wayne Rooney, Carlos Tevez or Yaya Toure can earn that much and deliver less than our man then it is only of clear logic and sense to admit that he is worthy of earning the same amount.
Robin has shone like a star this season, with his goals and displays that won Arsenal matches when the club seemed to be out of ideas and stuck in first gear. Even PFA contender of the year Wayne Rooney admitted that Robin was the man who deserved the award. Of course only few can have valid arguments to negate this point. As we all know, negotiations is between two parties and goes beyond what the player wants as the other party, the club in this instance, are known for spending shrewdly even when it is needed and matters most. Another question to ask is will Arsenal be willing to pay him that much to keep him? I really doubt that because with a rigid and directors-enriching wage structure like the one the Gunners have in place, the Arsenal hierarchy will refuse to part with such money even though they know deep down within themselves this man is worth earning at par with the highest paid of the land. Of course it will take more than wages to keep this man, as he is on a quest to win titles like every player wants to, I reckon few clubs can match his wage demands and he as well will be willing to beat down his asking price.
No doubt the likes of Manchester City, Anzhi, Chelsea and Real Madrid wouldn’t mind coughing out that kind of salary, but it remains to be seen whether Arsenal will want to sell one of their most priced assets or decline offers for him.
Another option on the table is letting Robin run down his contract and leave on a free. But will the greedy Arsenal board be willing to let a minimum of £20 million slide on his sale this summer? As far as I am concerned Robin deserves to earn alongside the best in the land, but it remains to be seen what his contract negotiations will bring forth.
In conclusion, it will be a travesty to deny one of the world’s best a bumper deal and lose him, as this will signal a lack of ambition from the club and spark the exodus of other players. Even if Robin doesn’t get paid what he is asking for, it is imperative to make this man a lucrative enough offer which he can’t turn down and also respond to his request of ambition by the club, as this can only bring the club closer to success.
So, should Arsenal loosen their purse strings and give in to RVP’s demands?
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while i suport AFC 2 give rvp what he want,it is also imperitive 2 remaind rvp dat he shuld consider his past wit d club,especially those days of injury,when he cannot play a full whole season without injury.he shuld also remember dat his current contract was signed during his injury days,d injury he got playing 4 his national side.during those days some other clubs termed him injury prone player.i tink it’s time 2 reward arsenal.
I have no problem with RVP looking for better deal than what Arsenal can offer, after all , players have only a limited time in which to make their mark, win trophies and earn as much as possible. Having said that , Arsenal mustn’t sell RVP to Man City, not for any fee, for if they do, there can be no doubt Arsenal have no title aspiration . They can’t continue selling their best assets to a rival club without becoming a feeder club. If Arsenal sell RVP to Man City , they should change their name to Man City Youth Academy and replace the cannon in their logo with a slingshot.
yeah. I think we have a problem here, robin should consider his days as an injury prone player, after spending 8years with this club, he has jst finished a full season once, 275000 a week is a rdiculous amount which i knw the board will never give him. Anyway we all wait and see what hppens. Im still here with ma links, join me and make money online at
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Does anybody knows what Robin wants???
If that was the case,he shuld had signed at the first meeting. Not signing is a bad sign. Hopefully he loks back at his contribution,morelike the club’s contribution and make up his mind. Sign a contract with an escape clause. Go if he is not happy after next season,like Henri.
After the exit of TH14 how many stikers has scored over 35 goals for arsenal per season?I wonder why some gooners are saying he should be sold earlier so that we can replace him before the start of next season but my question is would his successor bring the same class efficency and consistency to arsenal?I’m not saying that arsenal can’t replace him.we can but it will take a season or more than that.also if we loose him we should not even dream of contending for titles not to make mention winning them.In conclusion i’m saying that his departure will be difficult and more painful to the fans and teammates than the exit of NASRI and FAB combined and squared.the so called ARSENAL ENTERPRISE must no that you dont always make profit in a business but rather “YOU WIN SOME AND LOOSE SOME”.ARSENAL must keep him and send message to their rival clubs that we are not a feeder club but rather we have ambitions which we are on course to fulfilling them.
For a club that considers itself a “Big” club. For a club like Arsenal which has revenue flowing interantionally and aspires to become a brand, 130,000 is a travesty,borering on insulting.. I am not saying 275, but you would think it would be an offer in the 150-170 range. I do not think this baord is serious about winning trophies and I think RVP will be sold. I hope not becuase if that happnes then all those youonger nuggetts in the jewelry box will be gone too. Wilshire, Theo , Ox, Song you are telling them that this is a development club, albeit a high level one, but a selling/developemnt club. The board and Wenger need to make a serious evaluation of what heir future goals are and how they plan to implement them. They need to get serious and sign this guy, Y’Villa and whoever else they can beef up the midfield with.