BREAKING NEWS: VAN PERSIE SNUBBED CHELSEA, MAN CITY, INTER AND JUVE TO SIGN CONTRACT
Robin Van Persie turned down potential mega offers from Chelsea, Manchester City, Inter Milan and Juventus before signing his new four-year deal with Arsenal.
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is a long-time admirer of the 25-year-old Dutch striker and a move to Arsenal's local rivals would have meant Van Persie did not need to uproot his family from their London home.
Arsenal-highlights @ Jul 12, 2009 3:23 AM EST | Blog Profile
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