mo4ch:> 'You have to go' - Ex-Man Utd star Van Persie explains how 'ruthless' Van Gaal told him to leave | Mo4ch News

A former Old Trafford favourite has revealed that the eccentric Dutch head coach forced him out of the club in 2015Robin van Persie has opened up on his Manchester United exit five years ago, insisting he planned to see out the final year of his contract before sitting down for a meeting with "ruthless" Louis van Gaal.The Red Devils snapped up Van Persie for an initial £22.5 million ($28m) from arch-rivals Arsenal in the summer of 2012, tying the prolific forward down to a four-year deal at Old Trafford.The ex-Netherlands star instantly provided a return on the club's investment, scoring 26 goals in his first 36 Premier League appearances to help fire United to the title.Editors' PicksUnfortunately, his spell in Manchester took a turn for the worst when Sir Alex Ferguson left the club, as he was reduced to a bit-part role under the legendary manager's successor David Moyes.Van Persie's fortunes didn't improve much when Van Gaal was drafted in to replace M…