Vinjay said:Probably the worst slap in the face Van Persie could have delivered to Arsenal fans out of all the clubs interested. Many of them probably would have preferred nothing in a year's time over accepting money from them. Will get far more hatred for going there than to City or abroad after years of hate warfare between those 2 clubs. A lot of anger no doubt being aimed at the Arsenal "powers that be" too.
As far as City are concerned don't think adding a new striker to the squad is essential anyway. Whether it could have been Van Persie or possibly anyone else.
If he saw out his contract at the Arse he would walk away on a free - seemingly losing them millions, but him staying for another season could be the difference in qualifying for the CL - if they don't get in this year it will have cost them a lot more money than letting him walk on a free!