Arsenal have responded to the Dutchman’s announcement of
leaving the club with a statement that they are “planning with ambition and
confidence for next season”.
Persie has only 1 year left on his contract with the London
club has put Manchester City and many other clubs on alert by confirming that
he will not sign further deal with the club.
In response, the Gunners released a statement just few hours
later: “We have to respect Robin’s decision not to renew his contract.
“Robin has one year to run on his current contract and we
are confident that he will fulfill his commitments to the club.
“We are planning with ambition and confidence for next
season with Arsenal’s best interests in mind.”
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| The gunners responded to Persie's public statement |
Commenting for BBC Sports, Phil Mc Nulty said that despite
the above statement, Wenger and Arsenal will be hugely disappointed with Van
Persie’s statement as it merely adds to the suggestion that they have been cut
adrift from the real superpowers.
If Van Persie goes this summer, as he surely will, another
of their crown jewels has disappeared and it is hard to see how Wenger – who in
recent years has not quite been the alchemist he once was – can compensate for
his absence.
It also now seems certain that the new addition of Lucas
Poldoski and Olivier Giroud will be required to replace the weight of Van
Persie’s goals – 41 in 53 games for club and country last season – rather than
add to them.
In essence, Arsenal is no longer fit into Robin’s desire for
success. This statement, although, came with surprise has been speculated over
time.
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