Van Persie thrilled by prospect of LVG arrival

Robin van Persie said he was relishing the prospect of linking up with Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal when he takes over as Manchester United manager after the World Cup.

His approach has been described as “strict” by former Netherlands midfielder Ronald de Boer but Van Persie said he favours his compatriot’s managerial style.

“It is a different sort of approach to what I was used to with previous coaches but I like it,” Van Persie said yesterday. “It is a very Dutch way of doing things — very direct but intended to make us better players.”

Van Persie arrived at Old Trafford in 2012 and fired United to the title with 30 goals in all competitions but endured a frustrating campaign last season that was disrupted by injuries.

The 30-year-old has a strong relationship with Van Gaal having been named the permanent captain of the national team last year.

Van Persie had been linked with an exit from Old Trafford but following the arrival of Van Gaal has given the strongest indication yet he may remain at United.

“I have enjoyed the past two years with Holland a great deal,” he said. “I am now going to go through another two-year process with Van Gaal and I am looking forward to it.”