As Arsenal fans digest the news that they hoped they wouldn't hear, but maybe were resigned to preparing for, where will Robin Van Persie go at the end of his contract. It seemed to be irrespective of money, but instead direction which the Dutchman found himself not on the same page as his current employers.
Where would he go? There are several clubs that would love to see Van Persie at their club and one of them is current Premier League Champions Man City. Recently we have seen Arsenal players depart take the trip north to Man City, would the Dutchman dare to upset the Gooners again and team up with Nasri, Toure and Adebayor? Would he ignore their thoughts, loyalties and take the reported £220k a week to play for the Champions? It didn't bother Samir Nasri who jumped and saw himself with a title medal. Nasri could say that he was right to leave but fans may say that he did it in the wrong way, but I imagine that the £185,000 a week wasnt really anything to do with it....
There is hope from United fans that Fergie may tempt to sign him, but it would seem that it would have to be on a free transfer. Would Fergie dare to make that signing. Would Van Persie even dare to incur a bigger wrath from the Arsenal fans. Arsenal fans can accept players moving on, but players who move on to fierce rivals just isnt acceptable. Of course the only other way to make the fans despise Van Persie would be if he went to Spurs. Whilst Spurs fans may have smiles the size of cheshire cats if it happened, Van Persie at the same time may damage any status that he had built at the club.
The reality is that if by his own accord it is not money but the ability to win things, then he will go abroad, destination Barcelona or Real Madrid. The favourite in that battle would be Barca who could happily wait a season for the Arsenal striker. The Spanish giants will no doubt rub their hands at the prospect of signing Van Persie for free. Given the Spanish domination of recent times it would no doubt hard to resist the temptation. He would also find himself teaming up with old mate Fabregas if he were to sign for Barcelona. That is of course not to rule out Real Madrid and their team of stars who won the La Liga. Van Persie to Real would certainly make them favourites to retain the Spanish title and who knows go one step further and win the Champions League in 2013.
Should Van Persie stay with a Premier League club that will be great for the Premier League, if not it will be a loss.
One final point is that whilst Van Persie may have run out of patience with the club, RVP should remember the support of the club and fans during his times he was injured, that loyalty is something that money can never buy.
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