Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand claims that Sir Alex Fergugon’s retirement deeply affected Robin van Persie.
Dutch striker Robin van Persie joined Manchester United from Arsenal in the summer leading to Sir Alex’s retirement at the club, a season which saw the Red Devils win the Premier League title in the Scot’s final season.
And, Ferdinand has spoken to MUTV about how the decision affected the former Gunners striker.
“It took the wind out of everyone’s sails. It gave us an extra push to go and win and be successful in that last season,” the ex-England man said.
“Everyone was really appreciative for what he’d done for our careers.
“The person it hit more than anyone was Robin. He’d come the year before, tasted that success and wanted more. Visually, you could see it hit him harder than anyone else at the time.”