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Arsenals Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta does not think that star striker Robin van Persie will leave the Gunners this summer.

Arteta says Van Persie will not leave Arsenal
Rumours in Spain suggest that the Dutchman is a summer signing target for both Spanish giants Barcelona, and Real Madrid.
The big spending Spanish clubs usually get what they want by offering the highest wages, and a place in a team that is always competing for the Champions League.
With Arsenal struggling this season, and not sure of a fourth place finish.
To not be playing in the Champions League next season a move to La Liga could be very tempting for the Dutchman.
Fellow Arsenal teammate Arteta says that RVP is quite content where he is, and does not think a move is on the cards.
Speaking to Com Radio Arteta said: I do not see Van Persie leaving Arsenal”
“He is completely unaffected by interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona and not thinking about his contract renewal either.”
“Now he is very calm and is not nervous about anything.
“I know he has said that in the summer he will consider things, talk it over and take the decision that he will take.”
When talking about himself the 29-year-old said: “I do not want to be Cesc’s substitute and I have no thoughts like that,” he continued.
“My dream and aim is to win a big trophy for the club and to play for Spain. I would have loved to have had the chance to play for Spain, but I have not yet and I hope that some day that will change.”
Barcelona could have relied on Arteta’s skills had he chosen to stay and push for a place after rising through their youth ranks rather than leave to join Rangers in 2002.
“I have always wondered if I could have made it in the Barca first team. That is very difficult though and a limited option. To reach the team is not so tough, but staying there is.”
“When I left I knew what I was doing. Pep (Guardiola) was still in the first team, Xavi hardly played and I know that it would be a long and difficult time waiting for a chance.
“ That is why I decided to take the decision to leave. I am very proud to have been at Barcelona though.”

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