Arsenal striker Robin van Persie has said he wants to put his injury problems behind him and become a world-class talent next season.
The Netherlands striker missed much of the campaign with an ankle injury, but he is confident he can lead the Gunners to glory by playing a major role.
Speaking to L’Equipe, he said:“When I came back from my long injury back in the spring, Arsene Wenger told me that people will soon be talking about me in the same breath as they speak about Messi.
“I’m sure that would already be the case if I was not injured so often.
“I can feel that the manager has faith in me, but I must remain lucid. I am clearly not in the same league as Leo. Moreover, I am injured too often.
“I’m dreaming about a season with 30 goals and 20 assists. Wenger knows that I can do it, but my body will have to hold on.
“My final objective is to be in the same class as Messi, Ronaldo and Rooney, but Leo above all because he is a giant.”
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