Manchester United completes the signing of Robin van Persie

Robin van Persie completed his move to Manchester United and roared: It is an honour. United confirmed they had agreed a fee with Arsenal on Wednesday evening.

And after a medical last night, the final elements of the £22million transfer have been wrapped up.

The deal has been done in time for Van Persie to go straight into Alex Ferguson’s squad for Monday’s trip to Everton.


United announced in a statement: “Robin van Persie has completed his medical, agreed personal terms and signed for Manchester United on a four-year contract until June 2016.”

Sir Alex Ferguson said: 'Robin is a world-class striker with a proven record in England and in European football.

'His talents need no introduction to our fans – he has scored a number of goals against us in some classic battles with his former club. His movement, finishing and all-round ability are outstanding.

He later told MUTV: 'The boy wanted to come. He turned down various clubs. If he hadn't told Arsenal he wanted to go to Manchester United, the transfer wouldn't have happened.'

Ferguson admitted he thought it would be impossible to get Van Persie to sign, but had to make an attempt when the striker did not sign a new contract with the north London club.