Robin Van Persie relishing 'special' Manchester United reunion in Europa League clash

ROBIN VAN PERSIE shrugged off a flight scare yesterday to describe his first return to Old Trafford as a “special occasion”.


Posted Thursday, October 20, 2016 by Express.co.uk

Fenerbahce’s plane had to make an emergency landing at Budapest airport after the cockpit windscreen was shattered when it was struck by a bird.

But after a replacement screen was fitted the Turkish club arrived safely in Manchester and Van Persie, whose 30 goals in 2012-13 played a major part in United’s last Premier League title triumph, said: “It will be a special occasion and a special game for me.

"I want to do well for Fenerbahce but of course it will be special to play ‘at home’ in a great stadium with great fans against a great team.

"I know United want to be in the Champions League but it is how it is now and for me it is a very special Europa League group.

"In the last match I played against my first club, Feyenoord, and now it’s United. I am looking forward to it.

"It will be tough for us. United are the favourites, but you never know what will happen. I am looking forward to a nice evening and enjoying the whole experience.”

Robin Van Persie relishing 'special' Manchester United reunion in Europa League clash
Robin van Persie will make his first return to Old Trafford since leaving in 2015

Van Persie’s future is shrouded with uncertainty however with Fenerbahce understood to be keen to get their highest-earning star off the wage less than 18 months after his £3.8m switch from Old Trafford.

"Chinese Super League club Hebei Fortune are reported to have made a £10m bid for him.

The Dutchman admits he is “open” to where his future lies but says his children will have a say on his next destination, and he has not ruled out a return to the Premier League.



Attention: Third parties may advertise their products and/or services on our website.7M does not warrant the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of their contents.
Your dealings with such third parties are solely between you and such third parties and we shall not be liable in any way for any loss or damage of any sort incurred by you.