- Title: SOCCER-TURKEY/VAN PERSIE Dutch striker Robin Van Persie signs for Fenerbahce
- Date: 14th July 2015
- Summary: VAN PERSIE SITTING AT TABLE ON THE PITCH TO SPEAK TO FANS
- Embargoed: 29th July 2015 13:00
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- Location: Turkey
- Country: Turkey
- Topics: General
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- Story Text: Fenerbahce have completed the signing of striker Robin van Persie from Manchester United for an undisclosed fee, the Turkish club said on Tuesday (July 14).
The 31-year-old Netherlands striker, who local media reported has signed a three-year contract, was introduced to a crowd of about 10,000 people at the club's stadium.
The Istanbul club seemed to have got three Van Persies for the price of one as his young son Shaqueel joined him, wearing his new club's colours, for a kick-about and a swift volley into the crowd. Van Persie's young daughter also joined in the training session in front of a grandstand full of fans.
"I promise you one thing -- I will do everything in my power to help Fenerbahce win as many trophies to make you happy," Van Persie said.
He joined United from Arsenal for 24 million pounds ($36.9 million) in 2012 and finished as the Premier League's top scorer in his debut season as the Old Trafford side won the title.
But Van Persie scored only 10 goals in 29 appearances last season after struggling for form and fitness.
He joined his former United team mate Nani at Fenerbahce after the Portugal winger completed a move to the Turkish club last week.
The striker was asked if he could regain his form and play at the top level again.
"I think with this team we have to go for the best, the best possible. With this team we can win trophies," he said. "So my aim is to win as many trophies as we can over the next couple of years and do really well in Europe. Because I believe that it is possible to surprise in Europe as well." - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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