Manchester United striker Robin van Persie says he is proud to
have played under current boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal manager
Arsene Wenger.
Van Persie, who left Arsenal
last month to join United in a £24million, is one of only two players
to have been managed by both Ferguson and Wenger, the other being
defender Mikael Silvestre.
And speaking to OnsOranje, the 29-year-old was keen to recognise the "special" coaches who have helped him throughout his career.
"I have had special coaches all in their own way," Van Persie said.
"[Bert] van Marwijk, Wenger, [Marco] van Basten, Ferguson. Piece by piece they are special.
"I think I have been [one of] the only players ever who has worked under Wenger and Ferguson. That's special."
Van
Persie has made a superb start to his United career, scoring four goals
in three games, including a hat-trick in last weekend's 3-2 win over
Southampton.
The Netherlands international
missed a penalty during the game at St. Mary’s, and admits he is still
disappointed by his spot-kick.
"A career won't be always a bed of roses. You have disappointments," he added.
"Look at my missed penalty kick against Southampton last Sunday. That is what you call a disappointment.
"Taking a penalty kick in that way when you are 2-1 behind. That's just bad.
"I
couldn't explain it, not even to myself. And what you do next? Do you
stay disappointed? Or are you going to hunt, and get over it?
"In
the game I put it behind me, thankfully. Many people can get swept up
after something like that. It's happened to me [before] and it's all
over then.
"Someone who is 18 years old wouldn't score two times after it. I wouldn't have done a couple of years ago.
"You have to be lucky, but you also have to force it."
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