Van Persie to quit Arsenal

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie has put many clubs on alert after confirming that he won’t sign a new contract with the club.

 The Dutchman’s contract with Arsenal will end at the end of next season and in recent weeks, he has been linked with number of club.

The Front runners in the race to win the 28 year old player’s signature are Premier League champion Manchester City together with Italian champion Juventus.

Arsenal insisted that Van Persie is not for sale, but they have to make quite a tough decision now: keeping a player who wants to leave and lose him for nothing next summer; or selling him to a rival club during the current transfer window.

Van Persie confirms that he won't sign further deal with Arsenal

On his official website, the Dutchman stated: “I have kept quiet all this time out of respect and loyalty for the club and as agreed with Mr. Gazidis and Mr. Wenger, but since there is so much speculation in the media, I think it is fair for you guys to know what’s really going on at the moment.

“As announced earlier this year I had a meeting with Boss and Mr. Gazidis after the season. This was a meeting about the club’s future and strategy. Financial terms or a contract have not been discussed, since that is not my priority at all.

“I personally have had a great season but my goal has been to win trophies with the team and to bring the club back to its glory day. Out of my huge respect for Mr. Wenger, the players and the fans I don’t want to go into any details, but unfortunately in this meeting it has again become clear to me that we in many aspect disagree on the way Arsenal FC should move forward

“I love the club and the fans, no matter what happens. I have grown up and became a man during my time with Arsenal FC. Everybody at the club and the fans have always supported me over the year and I have always given my all (and more) on and off the pitch.

“I am very proud of being part of this fantastic club for the last 8 years. As soon as Mr. Gazidis is back from this 2-week holiday in America further meetings will follow and I will update you if there are more developments.”