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| Robin Van Persie |
Robin van Persie was thrilled to see the people of Manchester
sharing in his title joy on Monday evening, when the champions paraded
the Barclays Premier League trophy through the city.
The
Dutchman spoke of his delight from the top deck of United's bus, as he
surveyed the scenes on Chester Road and Deansgate on the route from Old
Trafford to Albert Square.
"Everyone is so happy, it's just incredible," van Persie told MUTV.
"This
trophy is for the fans, the players, the staff... the one thing I
really like is it's made so many people so happy. You see kids, babies,
women, men, all sorts of people are so happy and I'm very pleased to see
that."
Van Persie is still getting acquainted with the Premier
League silverware after lifting it for the first time in his career on
Sunday.
"The medal hasn't left my neck since yesterday, it's been
here all night," he said. "The trophy's a heavy trophy and it's great to
win it finally."
United's top scorer in 2012/13 praised the
welcoming atmosphere at Old Trafford as he reflected on a successful and
"incredible" first season with the Reds.
"It's been really good
settling in. The boys have been really, really nice to me from day
one. I've noticed that they want to share success and I'm like that as
well. I want to have success but I want everyone to play their part in
it which they did.
"The guys have great banter, they're good guys, funny guys, we joke
around a lot but when we have to work, we do that. We train hard and we
play hard as well so hopefully there will be many more trophies to come.
I'm sure that will happen with this team.
"We've got loads of big
characters. This is what I like about this team. Everyone is his own
character, everyone adds to the team. To become champions in the end,
every little thing helps."
Van Persie also had a heartfelt eulogy for the manager he has worked with for only one season - Sir Alex Ferguson.
"To
be able to work with Sir Alex for one year, it's been a massive year.
It's been an unbelievable year which I will never forget. He's an
unbelievable manager, maybe the best ever. But he's an even greater
person. I'm really honoured to have worked with him."
Story Courtesy Of Manchester United