Manchester United fan favourite Robin van Persie has revealed it was a family-based decision as to why he didn't re-join the club as part of new manager's Erik ten Hag's backroom staff.
The Ten Hag era began on May 16 with Steve McClaren and Mitchell van der Gaag appointed as his assistant managers.
Ten Hag also hoped to convince ex-United striker Van Persie to return to Old Trafford as one of his coaches but was unsuccessful in doing so.
Robin van Persie (left) has revealed he has turned down an offer to be part of new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag's backroom staff due to family commitments
Van Persie with wife Bouchra (centre right) and their children Dina (centre left) and Shaqueel
And explaining why he declined, Van Persie explained that family commitments played a key role in his thinking.