On Wednesday, Manchester United officially announced the acquisition of Robin Van Persie, a move that did not sit well with everyone. Emmanuel Eboué, the Ivorian former teammate of Van Persie at Arsenal, promptly expressed his disapproval.
Emmanuel Eboué, once a player for the Gunners, remains tuned in to Arsenal developments. The versatile Ivorian defender did not mince words regarding Robin Van Persie’s departure to Manchester United. Reacting to the exit of the Arsenal captain, now playing for Galatasaray, Eboué strongly criticized Van Persie on Twitter. In his view, Van Persie betrayed his club just a week before the start of the English Premier League.
“No respect, no loyalty for a Dutch donkey. I’m sorry, I have no respect for a captain who abandons a stable ship,” insisted Eboué, emphasizing the lack of respect and loyalty in Van Persie’s decision.
These remarks from Eboué triggered reactions on the web, particularly from African supporters of the Gunners who shared his sentiments. Eboué did not limit his criticism to Van Persie; he also directed words at his former coach, Arsène Wenger. “Boss (Wenger) did it again, selling a finished player at the best price. A great economist. Van Persie will never be the same again.”
It’s worth noting that during this transfer window, Arsenal made significant acquisitions, securing the services of Olivier Giroud from the French Ligue 1, German striker Lukas Podolski, and Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla.
It is important to mention that Robin Van Persie, who was named the best player in the English Premier League the previous season, participated in the pre-season training sessions with Arsenal under the management of Arsène Wenger.
