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Robin van Persie sends message to Manchester United and Feyenoord fans

Robin Van Persie with Sir Alex Ferguson (Reuters)
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Fenerbahce have been drawn against Manchester United, Feyenoord and Zorya Luhansk in the Europa League group stage.

Robin van Persie - ArsenalRobin van Persie at Arsenal

Fenerbahce striker Robin van Persie has taken to social networking site Twitter to send a message to the Feyenoord and Manchester United fans.

Van Persie has stated on Twitter that he is excited at the prospect of facing his former clubs Feyenoord and United in the group stage of the Europa League this season.

The Netherlands international striker is looking forward to meeting the fans of two of his former clubs.

Fenerbahce have been drawn against Feyenoord, United and Zorya Luhansk in Europa League Group A.

Robin Van Persie with Sir Alex FergusonRobin Van Persie with Sir Alex Ferguson

Robin Van Persie with Premier League trophyRobin Van Persie with the Premier League trophy

Van Persie started his professional club football career at Dutch giants Feyenoord.

The 33-year-old moved to Arsenal in 2004 and played for the North London outfit until 2012, winning the FA Cup in 2005.

The Dutchman was on the books of United from 2012 until 2015, and was an important player in the Red Devils’ Premier League title triumph during the 2012-13 season.

Van Persie is past his best, but the Netherlands international striker will be determined to help Fenerbahce progress past the group stage of the Europa League this season.

Robin van Persie celebrates v Man CityRobin van Persie celebrates