Van Persie was recently critical about Solskjaer’s post-match reaction after the 2-0 loss to the Gunners and stated that the Norwegian should be angry rather than posing with a smile. For using this site, please activate JavaScript. Netherlands international Marco van Ginkel has confirmed that Chelsea have opened talks over a new contract with him. An injury crisis at Feyenoord meant he was quickly promoted into the first team, and made his debut for the club at 17, the first of 15 total starts during the 2001–02 season. “I was supposed to join last season, but that didn’t happen. “It is not an official function,” Van Persie said. Netherlands. The transfer market will be alive in a few months and Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is looking forward to tighten their defence section. Van Persie, who won 102 caps for the Netherlands, has mainly worked as a pundit since retirement, appearing on BT Sport in the UK. More News Advocaat’s idea Former Arsenal striker van Persie returns to Feyenoord: Coach for Brentford target Bozenik Centre-Forward, Former International: The Dutchman has endured a frustrating time with injuries and he has not played a competitive game over the past two years. The pair previously worked together at Turkish club Fenerbahçe. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. The Dutchman made the switch to the Reds from Newcastle United in the summer of 2016 and he has since made 177 appearances, contributing 18 goals and 16 assists. Date of birth/Age: Netherlands international Georginio Wijnaldum has said that Jurgen Klopp has made him an all-round player during his time at Liverpool. External Link, On this day - 17 Aug 2012: Van Persie joins Man Utd, Van Persie: I always asked Bergkamp for tips, Celebrate Van der Sar's 50th birthday with his clean sheet record, Best first-time volleys in Premier League history, Kompany strike among great goals scored by defenders, Djenepo: It was a pleasure to score a beautiful goal, Only Van Persie betters Fernandes' fast start for Man Utd. Alongside the date of the transfer, the clubs involved and the transfer fee, it also displays the market value of the player at the time of the transfer. Robin van Persie says he has joined Feyenoord’s staff to help their forwards with their finishing - although he is not sure what his exact title is - and to see whether coaching is something he might like to pursue. Regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation, he is the all-time top scorer for the Netherlands national team. The north London giants trailed within the opening five minutes after a goal from Christian Pulisic, but they were able to level the proceedings before the half an hour mark through Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who scored from the penalty spot. Netherlands. 'It’s a win-win situation': Robin van Persie rejoins Feyenoord as coach This article is more than 1 month old Former Dutch international joins first club in unofficial capacity Date of birth/Age: Aug 6, 1983 (37). The teenager has enjoyed a terrific breakthrough season with the Red Devils and he has bagged 12 goals and four assists from 36 appearances in all competitions. View the player profile of Feyenoord Forward Robin van Persie, including statistics and photos, on the official website of the Premier League. The Mancunian giants are slowly moving on the right path under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but the Dutchman believes the club have gambled with big-name signings in the past which have cost them. View the player profile of Feyenoord Forward Robin van Persie, including statistics and photos, on the official website of the Premier League. Who is the Premier League's best ever Dutch player? Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has fired back at Robin van Persie following the Dutchman’s comments over his reaction after the Arsenal defeat on New Year’s Day. Rotterdam, Citizenship: Excelsior Rotterdam (1988–1996), Feyenoord Rotterdam (1996–2001). Football statistics of Robin van Persie including club and national team history. I think it’s a win-win situation: I’m going to find out here if I like this and I help the staff a bit.”, Coach Dick Advocaat is trying to persuade the 37-year-old to join his staff on a more permanent basis. Transfer history.