The Netherlands international hailed Old
Trafford as the ideal environment for older players to flourish and insists the
club’s ethos is getting the best out of him
Robin van Persie says that he may finish his
career at Manchester United, insisting that it is a club where older players are
valued.
The 29-year-old has been little short of a
revelation since his £24 million summer switch from Arsenal, netting 23 goals
in 38 appearances to fire the Red Devils to the summit of the Premier League.
Despite a barren run that has seen the
Netherlands international find the net just once in 10 games, Van Persie says
that he is relishing life at Old Trafford.
"For the coming years, it's Manchester
United. And maybe longer. United would be my last club," he told Voetball
International.
"I have every day at United a new
challenge. My development is an ongoing process. That gets an extra boost when
you are surrounded by new coaches and team-mates, all with their own ideas, in
a totally new environment."
The former Arsenal talisman went on to laud
the club for valuing experience, with 38-year-old Paul Scholes and 39-year-old
Ryan Giggs lining up alongside the Dutchman on a regular basis.
"You have a number of clubs in Europe
where older players are valued," he added.
"You used to have that at Juventus and
AC Milan. Manchester United today is a good example."
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