Transfers that shook the world: Van Persie to Man United

About this episode

<p>Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the moves that sparked fury and saw heroes become villains.</p><br><p>Today we’re heading back to August 2012, when Arsenal captain Robin van Persie crossed a divide that had defined a Premier League era…</p><br><p>So why was van Persie determined to swap the Emirates for Old Trafford - and did the move ultimately prove to be Sir Alex Ferguson’s final masterstroke at Manchester United?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>With: David Ornstein, Amy Lawrence, Oli Kay &amp; Andy Mitten</p><p>Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead</p><p>Producers: Guy Clarke and Lucy Oliva</p><p>Sound Design: Jay Beale</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>