Welcome to Manchester! Sir Alex Ferguson gets his man as Manchester United confirm Van Persie to have medical ahead of £24m move
Manchester United have confirmed that Arsenal captain Robin van Persie will join the club, subject to a medical.
The Dutchman will arrive in Manchester on Thursday with the hope of sealing his £24million switch before the season starts on Saturday.
CLICK FOR VAN PERSIE GOALS VIDEO
Arsenal had been keen to keep hold of last season’s top scorer int he Premier League, but have caved under pressure from the player, who released a statement last month expressing his desire to leave the club
The 29-year-old will meet with United in the next 48 hours to discuss personal terms and have a medical.Arsenal captain Van Persie announced in July he would not extend his current deal, which expires in June 2013.
“Manchester United is pleased to announce it has reached agreement for the transfer of Robin Van Persie,” the club said in a statement.
“The deal is subject to a medical and the agreement of personal terms. A further announcement will be made in due course.”
United will pay £22.5m, with a further £1.5m one-off bonus to follow if they win a Premier League or Champions League title in the next four years.
It is understood Arsenal were willing to make Van Persie their highest-ever paid player, but never actually offered him a new contract.
The Netherlands international scored 44 goals in 57 games for club and country last season, including two against Manchester United.
Manchester United Transfer News: Van Persie travel to Manchester today for sign
Sir Alex Ferguson first confirmed United’s bid for Van Persie on 20 July but Arsenal dismissed the offer which fell short of their valuation. Last week the Manchester United boss admitted that attempts to sign the forward from Arsenal had stalled.
“We’ve made a bid, they [Arsenal] have been trying to negotiate with other clubs,” said Ferguson.
“I don’t have a gut feeling about it. We can’t get a breakthrough with Arsenal.”
“Arsenal Football Club can confirm that terms have been agreed for the transfer of Robin van Persie to Manchester United,” the Arsenal statement said. “Van Persie will travel to Manchester on Thursday in order to agree to personal terms and complete a medical ahead of the proposed move.”
[adrotate banner=”54″]
Van (superman) well come to Manchester United
Van you sign 4 years contract for man united but I hope you play 1 years or lass than this day b/c you are fragile you stay or not ARSENAL is ARSENAL ok but finished your best scorer time R I P.
Welcome RVP, No mistake joining the RED DEVILS, thnx SAF
any team that takes Van Persie will be victorius for the trophy
Nevertheless, there is need of depending midfielder to facially complete your squad
Iam very happy for van persie to leave arsenal and join manchester united
let man utd also buy a good midfielder for me
it had been my dily dreem to see te only star VRP at the old trafort ,VRP moves is atrue success this seasson.
RVP well come to Man U. Thanks to Sir Alex and all stakeholders, this is a job well done. Instant rewards are expected from this signing. Excellent!!!!!
Welcome Rvp to the greatest club of all time.
Rvp u ar welcm to d best nd d most succesful futbal club in England.
Good news to Arsenal fans. RVP was now big headed.
Van, welcome to the greatest club in the world.
Thanks to SAF.Now we can at least compete for any big title.
welcome to manchester united the bigest club in the world rvp.