Robin Van Persie candidly addressed speculation about managing Arsenal, a club where he spent eight successful years before his controversial move to Manchester United.
Speaking toSportcast, he remarked, “I don’t expect to work at Arsenal. I think that door is closed. Because of my transfer to Manchester United, that’s my guess.”
He acknowledged lingering sensitivities among Arsenal fans regarding his move to Old Trafford, though he personally holds no resentment.
Living in the Present
Rather than fixating on long-term ambitions, Van Persie emphasized his contentment at SC Heerenveen.
“I’ve learned that planning so far ahead doesn’t make any sense. I don’t want to either,” he explained. “I really like it here and I’m incredibly proud to be the coach of SC Heerenveen.
I feel very welcome within the club and with the fans, and I think that’s important too.”
In a previous report from Sports Buddy, the flying Dutchman was at Carrington to complete a mandatory element of his UEFA Pro Licence.
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Feyenoord and Beyond
While Van Persie did not explicitly rule out a return to Feyenoord, where he is revered as a club legend, he avoided speculation about future roles at his former clubs.
For now, his focus remains on establishing himself at Heerenveen, where he’s enjoying the challenges of first-team management.
