Van Persie reveals he won't sign new Arsenal deal

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has revealed he won't sign a new contract at the club.

His current contract has a year left and it is now expected that the Gunners will sell the striker this summer rather than letting him go for nothing at the end of this season.

The 28-year-old, who scored 41 goals in 53 games for club and country last season, met with manager Arsene Wenger and chief executive Ivan Gazidis today and announced that they disagree on the future of the club.

Van Persie looks set to kiss goodbye to Arsenal fans

The Dutchman wrote on his website: "I've thought long and hard about it, but I have decided not to extend my contract. This was a meeting about the club's future strategy and their policy. Financial terms or a contract have not been discussed, since that is not my priority at all."

"I personally have had a great season but my goal has been to win trophies with the team and to bring the club back to its glory days.

"Out of my huge respect for Mr. Wenger, the players and the fans I don't want to go into any details, but unfortunately in this meeting it has again become clear to me that we in many aspects disagree on the way Arsenal FC should move forward."

Van Persie signed for the Gunners for £2.75 million in 2004 and has scored 96 goals in 194 appearances. There will no doubt be many clubs wanting to snap up Van Persie, with Juventus reportedly having a bid of £8 million turned down yesterday. Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris St Germain are also interested in the striker.

Arsenal fans will undoubtedly be unhappy at the prospect of another big name being sold, having seen the likes of Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy all leave the Emirates Stadium in a bid to win trophies.