The Sevilla chief says the Dutchman was never
an option for the Europa League winners - but he would have done everything to
get him had it been possible
The
46-year-old attempted to lure the Netherlands international to Sevilla in 2004,
but the striker eventually opted to join Arsenal instead.
Reports
from Spain suggested that Monchi got another chance to sign Van Persie this
summer as his Manchester United career came to an end, but he says a deal for
the striker was never on the table.
"Turning
down Van Persie is like rejecting Messi. He is a top player and I would not
even dare to say no to a player like him," Monchi told Marca.
"I
would do everything to get him in and never snubbed Van Persie.
"If a
player like him would be available and open to a move to Sevilla, the club
would always look into it.
"I am
not a spiteful man who would reject someone because he did not come to this
club in the past."
Van
Persie, 31, eventually left United for Fenerbahce earlier this month.
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