Fenerbahçe officially signs Dutch star van Persie

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Netherlands striker Robin van Persie greets supporters during his contract-signing ceremony with Turkish club Fenerbahce at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, July 14, 2015. Reuters Photo

Turkish Super League Fenerbahçe officially added Manchester United’s Dutch star forward Robin van Persie to its squad on the evening of July 14.

The club stated on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) and the Istanbul stock market that the 31-year-old Dutch forward, who signed a three-year contract, will earn 4.9 million euros ($5.4 million) per season in annual salary. Additionally, he will earn 20,000 euros ($22,000) in bonuses per match, although the match bonuses are limited to 40 a season.

A former Feyenoord and Arsenal player, van Persie scored 58 goals in 105 appearances with Manchester United since moving there in August 2012. The Dutch international won the Premier League title in 2013.

Van Persie has made 98 international appearances for the Netherlands since first suiting up in 2005, scoring 49 goals.