The 25-year-old has been plagued by injuries for the past two seasons, but stresses that his long-term future remains at the Emirates Stadium.

"I was in talks before the Euros but, hopefully, we can sit down together one of these days again," he said.

"That is my intention, always to commit to this club, it is a great team.

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"I love to play lots of combination football, so I am in the right place."

Van Persie joined the Gunners from Feyenoord in 2004 and was hailed as 'the new Dennis Bergkamp'.

He has displayed glimpses of brilliance during his time in North London, but was restricted to just 23 appearances in all competitions last season.