Robin van Persie’s mother and wife have commented that the star striker should stay in north London.
The Netherlands international is in the last year of his contract with the Emirates Stadium club, and has delayed extending his deal with the Gunners.
Arsene Wenger’s men are thought to have offered Van Persie a new lucrative deal that breaks their wage structure, but with Manchester City amongst a number of clubs circling, the Dutch hitman is yet to decide on where he will play his football next term.
However, Van Persie’s mother Jose has told her son to stay with his current employers.
“Arsenal love him and that’s a great incentive to stay. Arsenal are a fantastic club. They have no debts and Robin is idolised there,” she is quoted as saying in The Sun.
Meanwhile, the forward’s wife Bouchra has also called on her husband to remain loyal, especially as their family are settled in London.
“Arsenal showed faith in Robin when he was going through a lean time, so we should not repay them by thinking about other clubs. Our home life and our children are happy in London,” she stated.
Van Persie is thought to be weighing up a £130,000-a-week deal with a £5million re-signing bonus from Arsenal.
By Gareth McKnight
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