About this episode

The episode discusses Robin van Persie's controversial transfer from Arsenal to Manchester United in 2012 and its implications.

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. Today we’re heading back to August 2012, when Arsenal captain Robin van Persie crossed a divide that had defined a Premier League era… 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? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: David Ornstein, Amy Lawrence, Oli Kay & Andy Mitten Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke and Lucy Oliva Sound Design: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

Guests: David Ornstein, Amy Lawrence, Oli Kay, Andy Mitten

Topics covered

• transfers
• soccer history
• Premier League
• Arsenal
• Manchester United
• player movements
• sports analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arsenal, Manchester United

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