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Arsenal’s former strike talisman Robin van Persie has apologised to Arsenal fans for his acrimonious departure from the club in 2012.
Van Persie spent eight years at Arsenal, before making a shocking move to Manchester United.
For many of those eight years the Dutchman spent his time on the sidelines due to injury, but his return in 2010 saw never look back – it led to him achieving the Premier League’s Golden Boot in 2011/12.
A hero at the club, Van Persie then turned his back on Arsenal and simultaneously severed all ties and broke Arsenal fan’s hearts by switching allegiances to Manchester United seven years ago.
Robin Van Persie was a hero at Arsenal
Under Sir Alex Ferguson’s stewardship, he went on to lift the Premier League in his first season at Old Trafford.
His departure is still leaves bitter resentment for Arsenal fans, but van Persie has taken the first step in an attempt to make amends by apologising.
Van Persie said to BBC Sport : “I get that the fans were angry with me.
Van Persie lifted the Premier League in 2012/13
“I was the captain, top scorer and we came third that year. But just sometimes you feel you need a challenge, a new adventure.
“If I hurt people, I’m sorry. But that’s me. I made that decision and I stand by it. But that doesn’t mean that I look in a negative way towards Arsenal.”
