starts in the past season, says he needs to play
regularly in the coming years but is wary of
uprooting his family
Robin van Persie admits he will have to
his future at Manchester United, saying he is in a
"strange and difficult" situation at the club.
The Dutchman was expected to become the main
man at Old Trafford following the arrival of Louis
van Gaal, but was snubbed for the captaincy and,
partly due to injuries, started just 26 games in all
competitions.
The 31-year-old ended the season with his lowest
goal tally in five years, and, though wary of
uprooting his family, admits he needs to be
playing regularly in the coming years.
"It's a strange, difficult situation," said Van Persie.
"A new situation, that's a better word. I have to
think, in a realistic way. It's my ambition to play
the next years."
The Dutchman, whose eight-year-old son,
Shaqueel, currently plays for the Manchester City
academy, continued: "I'm thinking about my famil
and my children with every decision I take. These
are very important for me.
"I'm a real family guy. I think it's fantastic to see
how happy my children and wife are. That's
something I take in consideration when I'm
thinking about my future."
Van Persie netted just 10 times in the Premier
League this season and, while he was unhappy
with his tally, believes the criticism he has
received is simply a by-product of playing for a
club of United's stature.
"That's at least seven goals short. But I think it's
compliment that people don't accept it," he added
"Manchester United is a beast, and that has two
sides. Manchester United is viewed and followed
by more people than at other clubs and also more
media. I have to deal with that. I made that choic
and must accept the consequences."
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