Van Persie said that he would basically do the content of these personal development plans under Wenger and Steve Rowley (the late Arsenal chief scout, who brought Van Persie to the Gunners): "I just didn't use a laptop. I still remember Wenger casually said to me: 'Robin, you haven't reached the level of a top player yet... ....’ Then I had to figure out why. I still remember Rowley showing me the video of Bergkamp playing Manchester United.”
Van Persie also learned a lot from Ferguson: “He would say at halftime: ‘Boys, this is so boring! I am 72 years old and I still have to watch this game, Robin, let me get excited and try to pass 40 yards. Pass the ball long, try and fail. ’ From these experiences, I learned that sometimes the simplest guidance is the best. Ferguson’s management skills can not only satisfy 27 players with annual salaries of millions, but also unite the morale of the entire club. Everyone at Carrington is excited, happy and proud.”
”I am a manager. When experienced players joined Manchester United, their team culture was already formed. There were Carrick, Scholes, Giggs, Rooney, Ferdinand, Vidic...Ferguson told me: 'You can be more proactive. ' I said: 'Yes, I know, I will not overdo it. ' So all I can do is enjoy my time here and score more goals. "
Talking about his next plan, Van Persie said: "It would be interesting to coach a Premier League team one day, but now I am very proud to coach my childhood team. It is my dream to play here. Now I am even more excited to be the coach of the team. I wake up every day and feel very happy. I finally returned to my hometown after living overseas for 14 years, so I want to coach as long as possible. As for whether it is two years or three years, I am not going now. I just want to be the best coach and bring honor to the players and the club."
Of course, Van Persie also mentioned Wenger: "He is my father of football. He has a unique understanding of football. He often tells us: 'When you think you are the only one who can shoot, there is always someone open. ' He always praises the players who provide assists. He regards assists as the most critical link, because without these, there will be no goals."