Robin van Persie has lifted the lid on the 'ruthless' manner in which Louis van Gaal brought an end to his three-year spell at Manchester United in 2015.
Van Persie enjoyed a fine debut campaign at Old Trafford after his high-profile move from Arsenal, claiming the Golden Boot as he led United to the title in Sir Alex Ferguson's final season.
However, things gradually went downhill under David Moyes and then Van Gaal in the two years that followed.
Hampered by an ankle injury, Van Persie managed just 12 goals in Van Gaal's first season in charge before being sold to Fenerbahce for just £3.