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Van Persie denies being offered Arsenal contract before Manchester United transfer

The Dutch centre-forward revealed he wasn't given new terms to stay in north London before his move to Old Trafford

Robin van Persie says he wasn't offered a new contract at Arsenal before making his sensational transfer to Manchester United.

The Netherlands striker gave up the captaincy with the Gunners in 2012 to join the Red Devils in a £24 million ($29m) deal.

Van Persie went on to win the Premier League title with United the following season - and spent three campaigns at Old Trafford.

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With his move to Manchester seen as a betrayal by Arsenal fans, Van Persie insisted he wasn't handed a new deal to stay in London, but conceded he regrets the way he departed.