Arsene Wenger has called reports he is set to take over the AC Milan manager’s job ‘fake news’ but the Frenchman has form when it comes to lying about rumours.
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2. Robin van Persie (2012)
“He will stay at Arsenal,” was Wenger’s firm promise during the summer of 2012.
By this point, Dutch forward Robin van Persie had already released his open letter to the club which confirmed his decision not to extend his contract at the club.
He had a number of grievances with Arsenal and the way they were handling their transfer business, and saw no reason to stay.
Speculation about a move that summer mounted.
That particular line from Wenger was in response to rumours linking van Persie to Juventus.
Whether it be to a rival or abroad, Wenger was adamant his star striker wasn’t going anywhere.
Yet, interest from Manchester United lurked in the background, and on August 15th, 2012, terms between the clubs were agreed.
Two days later, van Persie was a Manchester United player.
