Robin Van Persie Set To Leave Arsenal

This is an update for the fans about my current situation. I have kept quiet all this time out of respect and loyalty for the club and as agreed with Mr. Gazidis and Mr. Wenger, but since there is so much speculation in the media, I think it is fair for you guys to know what’s really going on at the moment.

As announced earlier this year I had a meeting with the Boss and Mr. Gazidis after the season. This was a meeting about the club’s future strategy and their policy. Financial terms or a contract have not been discussed, since that is not my priority at all.

I personally have had a great season but my goal has been to win trophies with the team and to bring the club back to its glory days. Out of my huge respect for Mr. Wenger, the players and the fans I don’t want to go into any details, but unfortunately in this meeting it has again become clear to me that we in many aspects disagree on the way Arsenal FC should move forward.

I’ve thought long and hard about it, but I have decided not to extend my contract. You guys, the fans, have of course the right to disagree with my view and decision and I will always respect your opinions.

I love the club and the fans, no matter what happens. I have grown up and became a man during my time with Arsenal FC. Everybody at the club and the fans have always supported me over the years and I have always given my all (and more) on and off the pitch. I am very proud of being part of this fantastic club for the last 8 years. As soon as Mr. Gazidis is back from his 2-week holiday in America further meetings will follow and I will update you if and when there are more developments.

Via. Van Persie Official 

Today's Transfer News

• Jovetic nears Chelsea move 

• Liverpool are going bid for Wigan attacker Victor Moses

• Newcastle have reignited  their interest to sign Lille full-back Mathieu Debuchy

• Robinho could be sold by AC Milan

• Chelsea eye Piszczek to fill right-back vacancy

• Proto reject Manchester United's  £30 million bid for James Rodriguez

• Spurs will  pay  £32m for Porto's Joao Moutinho 

• Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande want Manchester United's Wayne Rooney 

Beckham Olympic Omission Surprises His Galaxy Team Mates

Landon Donovan:

"We're disappointed for David,"

"You look at it in a bigger context, the opportunity to play an Olympics in your home country is really special. To have that taken from you is devastating, especially for a guy who has done so much for the sport in that country. It doesn't really make sense."

"It'd be easier to understand if he wasn't playing well, but I think anybody who's seen him play would say he deserves to be on the team,"

Robbie Keane:

"The whole country was probably thinking that it was 100 per cent that he was going to be picked," 

"Everyone is shocked."

LA coach Bruce Arena:

"David's physically fine and he's just getting better," the former US national team boss said.

"Over the last two months he's really started to come into form. There's absolutely nothing wrong with him."

Balotelli Goal Vs Germany Euro 2012

Picture Of The Day

SUPER MARIO  "BALOTELLI"

Today's Transfer News

• Barcelona agrees to sign Jordi Alba for  £11m.

• Manchester United no more in race for Modric, which makes Real the favourites. 

• Inter have made Diego Forlan available for transfer

• Lille makes  £7m bid for Afellay

• Inter in talk with De Jong

• Manchester City have made Robin Van Persie their first transfer priority

• Chelsea are thought to be moving closer to agreeing a deal for Stevan Jovetic

Casillas Hopes For More Final Glory

Iker Casillas: 

"I was very quiet, or so it seemed to me," 

"Penalties are a lottery. I had the intuition in that penalty for Portugal and I stopped it, which was the best we could get."

"It was a kind of revenge for what happened to us as team. Ronaldo? He always shoots well in penalties. It was a decision from Portugal that he didn't shoot.

"Ramos' penalty? Well, you really need guts to shoot on Panenka's style. Ramos has showed male attributes here, and the courage he got."

"We were tired in the game, and that counts. Now we have another day to rest, and let's see what happens in the final."

"We've made history, already. We are still making it. We hope people remember that forever. Because it is unique what we are achieving."

Fabregas:

The team has worked so hard,"

"I had the feeling that there would be penalties tonight.

"I wanted to take one if we had this opportunity. To be honest, I am very excited. To reach another final in four years is amazing."

"After a very long season with so much work, we deserved this," the Real Madrid defender said.

"We are happy with the performance of the team. Individual success is not as important as the collective one, which is to reach the final."

"I am proud to be Spanish."

Jordi Alba:

"To be honest, it was a very even match, both in 90 minutes and the extra-time," Alba said. "Spain was the better team in extra-time, and before it was a very tough game."

"Iker Casillas is always here, and he's a huge keeper. We knew he was going to appear, like he always does

"The ones who really know take the penalties. I could have, but there are more players who do well."