“Well deserved, what a player! Instant impact since the day he joined!” wrote van Persie, who famously scored 30 goals in his first season at United in 2012/13.
Well deserved, what a player 🤩 Instant impact since the day he joined! https://t.co/nxpj7jxspo
— Robin van Persie (@Persie_Official) May 18, 2021
The ex-Arsenal man was our Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year himself in that very campaign, which ended with the club obtaining its record-extending 20th league title, and, like Bruno, also won Goal of the Season, for his stunning volley against Aston Villa.
Van Persie left the club in 2015 after scoring 58 goals in 105 appearances, and is still fondly remembered by Reds everywhere.
