Arsenal have started the process of negotiating a contract extension with Robin van Persie. However, the issue of how the results of these negotiations, the Gunners did not want to rush to announce it. Van Persie contract at the Emirates Stadium live one more year left. Arsenal must quickly give the captain's new contract so that the players are relatively safe from the pursuit of other clubs.
'Gunner' deserved to be alarmed because Van Persie said to want some top European teams. Barcelona, Manchester City and Juventus several times been linked with the Dutchman. The new contract for Van Persie has begun to be discussed by both parties. However, the players stay focused in order to defend his country in the European Cup, Arsenal did not want to divulge the development of the negotiation process.
"Robin was sitting with us at the end of the season and we had a good discussion," said Arsenal chief executive, Ivan Gazidis, the official club website. "What we agreed at the meeting is that we will keep our discussion of the results for ourselves and will make a statement when the time is right," he added.
"We must respect the fact that we have agreed to keep it secret. Robin was focused into Euro at the moment and we wish him success, and at the right moment we will make an appropriate announcement," said Gazidis.