Robin Van Persie Discloses Why He Rejected to Join Erik Ten Hag at Man United

• Robin van Persie has revealed that family commitments stopped him from rejoining Man United this summer
• Erik ten Hag is understood to have asked the former striker to join his backroom staff at Old Trafford
• However, the former Dutch international turned down the opportunity as he is keen to spend time with his family

Robin van Persie has opened up on his decision to turn down a chance to rejoin Manchester United this summer.

The former United striker is said to have been offered an opportunity to link up with Erik ten Hag's backroom staff as the club ushers in a new era.

Ten Hag, who was appointed the Red Devils' permanent boss has already added Steve McClaren and Mitchell van der Gaag as his assistant managers.

Daily Mail reports the Man United boss was hoping to convince Van Persie to return to Old Trafford as one of his coaches but was unsuccessful.

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Robin van Persie opens up on his decision to snub Man United

The ex-Arsenal captain has now cited family as the key reason he turned down a move to the Theatre of Dreams.

According to the Netherlands international, family commitments informed his thinking in snubbing his former club.

"My son and daughter are important right now," Van Persie told the Life After Football magazine.

"In London, when I played at Arsenal, we moved five times. We also lived in Manchester and Istanbul. All in all, we were away for almost 14 years. But then we thought "what's good for the kids now?" and felt a little stability would be nice," he added.

Van Persie spent three years with the Red Devils between 2012 and 2015, scoring 58 goals in 105 appearances.

The ex-striker played a key role in United winning their last Premier League title in 2012-13 under Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Ajax star warned against joining Man United

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Louis van Gaal has urged Jurrien Timber not to leave Ajax this summer for a move to Manchester United.

Timber is believed to be on United's radar, with Erik ten Hag said to be keen on reuniting with the youngster at Old Trafford.

However, Van Gaal contends this would not be the right time for the 20-year-old to make a switch to the Premier League.