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Van Persie reveals reason he rejected a return to Old Trafford

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2 years ago

June 8, 2022

Van Persie reveals reason he rejected a return to Old Trafford

Robin van Persie, a former Holland striker, has explained why he turned down Erik ten Hag’s offer to return to Manchester United and join his coaching staff.

Ten Hag considered making Van Persie one of his assistants after he signed a three-year contract with the Premier League club.

Van Persie reveals reason he rejected a return to Old Trafford

However, he turned down United’s approach, citing family obligations as a major factor in his decision.

His son Shaqueel is a Feyenoord academy player, and his daughter Dina is an avid horseback rider.

“Dina succeeded in doing that with horse riding, she’s totally into it, and Shaqueel has the same thing with soccer. My wife, Bouchra, is developing all her talents with our projects and that’s great to see. We’re enjoying ourselves together.

“In London, when I played at Arsenal, we moved five times. We also lived in Manchester and Istanbul. All in all, we were away for almost fourteen years.

“But then we thought “what’s good for the kids now?” and felt a little stability would be nice,” Van Persie told the Life After Football magazine.

The flying Dutchman scored 58 goals in 105 appearances for United, helping them win the Premier League title after a contentious transfer from Arsenal.

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Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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2 months ago

June 2, 2024

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After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”