Former Man Utd and Arsenal star Van Persie 'unhappy' as summer move to Turkey turns sour

Robin van Persie was not happy to start from the bench against Bursaspor

ROBIN VAN PERSIE admits he is unhappy after struggling to force his way into the first-team at Fenerbahce.

 

The striker moved to Turkey from Manchester United in the summer and is believed to be the highest paid player at the club.

But despite his £3.5million-a-year deal, manager Vitor Periera started the Dutchman on the bench against Bursaspor last week.

 

role in the side.

“I was not happy that I started on the bench. I am fully fit, physically very well and able to play for 90 minutes," he said.

“The only right answer I could give was with what I did: helping the team to get the victory.”

 

The 32-year-old has played the full 90 minutes just once since his switch from Old Trafford, while the goal against Bursaspor was just his second strike.

Pereira says he does not regret leaving the former Arsenal star on the sidelines, with the team flying high at the top of the table with 13 points from five games this term. 

"I would play more players if we were allowed to play 22 or 25 players," he said.

“The players can like or not like what I do, but I must take decisions. I am happy with Van Persie’s performance after being brought on to the pitch.

“It would be bad if he wasn’t unhappy about being a substitute. This proves that he wants to play.”