Published 21:14 3 Aug 2023 GMT+1

Sir Alex Ferguson 'did not initially want Robin Van Persie' at Manchester United for two reasons

He initially didn't want to sign Van Persie.

Chris Byfield

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Topics: Manchester United, Premier League, Robin Van Persie, Sir Alex Ferguson, Transfers

Chris Byfield

Sport journalist with experience writing on football, rugby, boxing and the Olympics. I'm also a Crystal Palace fan. Please don't hold this against me.

Sir Alex Ferguson 'did not initially want Robin Van Persie' at Manchester United for two reasons

He initially didn't want to sign Van Persie.

Sir Alex Ferguson 'did not initially want Robin Van Persie' at Manchester United for two reasons

He initially didn't want to sign Van Persie.

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