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Robin van Persie reveals true reason for Manchester United transfer over Man City

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08.07.2020 - 16:35

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Robin van Persie has revealed he joined Manchester United in 2012 because he wanted to play alongside serial winners. The former Arsenal striker has often recalled his desire to play under Sir Alex Ferguson as the key reason why he chose United instead of City, when it became apparent he would leave the Emirates Stadium after the 2011/12 campaign.

And after reiterating that point, Van Persie name-checked Ryan Giggs, Michael Carrick, Paul Scholes, Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand as players he was keen to play alongside.

Van Persie was a revelation in his sole United season under Ferguson, winning the Golden Boot and inspiring the Old Trafford club to their 20th league triumph. "Ferguson made the difference for me in my choice to choose

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