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# Farewell Robin van Persie

**Robin van Persie’s intensely speculated Old Trafford exit has been confirmed: the fee is believed to be in the region of £4.75 million, with the Dutch striker reportedly signing a contract with Fenerbahce until 2019; he is the second Manchester United player to be sold to the Turkish giants in quick succession.**

Unfortunately, the last two seasons haven’t been kind to the forward as he suffered numerous injuries, hindering his ability to establish himself as a permanent fixture under van Gaal. Van Persie endured an underwhelming campaign last time out, only netting ten times for The Reds. According to Squakwa, his overall performance score stood at 556; which, when compared against Wayne Rooney’s tally of 909, is rather un-impressive.

Despite his strong relationship with the gaffer, the United No.20 had fallen in the pecking order: Rooney, towards the end of the season, replaced van Persie’s role at the spearhead of the United attack. United’s intent on securing the services of another striker, openly admitted by assistant manager Ryan Giggs, acted as further proof of van Persie’s departure.

The Dutchman will always be remembered for essentially securing United’s 20th league title in Sir Alex Ferguson’s final year, scoring 26 times. In the Premier League, van Persie made 86 appearances for the Reds, with 48 goals: the equivalent of a goal every two games. A fully fit Robin van Persie was something to fear; acute finishing, aerial dominance and a knack for the sublime served him well. Much to the regret of player, coach and fans, the one-time Premier League medal holder was unable to replicate the form that won him the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year for the 2012/2013 season.

The 31 year-old will link up with former United-man Luis Nani, hoping to forge a partnership that was seldom seen at their time in Manchester.