Van Gaal delighted with RVP move

Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has welcomed the news Robin van Persie has left Arsenal to join Manchester United.

The prolific striker, who netted 30 league goals last term, underwent a medical at United on Thursday and the Old Trafford made the signing official on Friday.

And Van Gaal feels the 29-year-old’s transfer is a good thing for the Dutchman.

“Robin’s transfer to Manchester United is fantastic not just for himself, but for Dutch football in general too,” Van Gaal told Algemeen Dagblad.

“Robin followed his heart in this matter.”

Van Gaal had some less positive news for Van Persie earlier this week when he told the forward he is no longer first choice with the Netherlands, as the former Bayern Munich coach prefers Schalke’s Klaas-Jan Huntelaar up front.

Netherlands lost their opening game of Van Gaal’s reign 4-2 to neighbours Belgium in an international friendly on Wednesday.