Man Utd icon Robin van Persie spotted at Carrington training ahead of crunch Europa League clash with Barcelona
FORMER Manchester United star Robin van Persie was back at Carrington as his old side prepared for the second leg of their Europa League play-off against Barcelona.
Van Persie was an interested onlooker as Erik ten Hag put his United players through their paces.
RVP meets with Bruno Fernandes
De Gea looks delighted to see his old pal back at training
Harry Maguire welcomes the club legend back with a smile
Robin van Persie training with Manchester United during his time at the club.Getty – Contributor
The Europa League tie is evenly poised after the first leg finished 2-2 in the Nou Camp.
Fans took to Twitter to react to the news with many pleased to see the 39-year-old.
One user commented: ” My favourite player.”
Another added: ” Give him 1 month to get back in shape! We need him as a striker for the rest of season, he’s younger than Zlatan.”
A third said: “He’s deffo going to be our striker coach soon it’s so obvious.”
A fourth commented: “I miss him.”
The Dutchman joined the Red Devils from rivals Arsenal for an initial £22.5million in 2012.
Van Persie spent three years at Old Trafford scoring 48 goals in 86 appearances, winning the Premier League during his first season at the club.
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United have been in fine form this season and sit third in the Premier League five points behind leaders Arsenal.
The second leg takes place on Thursday night at Old Trafford with a place in the last 16 up for grabs.
