Ankara: Robin van Persie insisted he has "no hard feelings" over his departure from Manchester United after completing his move to Fenerbahce on Tuesday.

The striker, 31, ended a three-year stay at Old Trafford to join the Turkish side for an undisclosed fee.

He said: "It's part of football, it's part of life. It was a situation where I could see it coming, if I'm really honest."

Van Persie added that he "got used to the idea" of leaving United.

He said: "I had a good moment with the players the day before I came to Istanbul so that was special. Then you see that everyone really appreciated my time there, that was important for me."

The Netherlands international promised that he would do everything in his power to help Fenerbache.

"I promise you one thing - I will do everything in my power to help Fenerbahce win as many trophies to make you happy. Let's do it together.

"I am humbled to see so many great fans come to greet me.

"I can only imagine what kind of party it would be if we won the league. I hope I can share that with you."

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