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Published 17:32 26 Aug 2016 BST
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Although he stayed on for another couple of seasons at Old Trafford, he couldn't quite emulate the kind of form that he showed in his first season with the club.
He moved on, signing a deal last year with Turkish giants Fenerbahce - a team that United will now face in the group stages of the Europa League.
United fans were delighted at the news of Van Persie's return, with many disappointed that his sudden departure last summer denied them the chance to bid him farewell.
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Van Persie will also be facing his first club, Feyenoord, in the group stages.
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To complete the set, he just needs to make sure his team qualify for the knockout stages and hope that Arsenal finish third in their Champions League group. With a bit of luck, he may then get a return to The Emirates. We doubt he'll be quite so warmly received there, however.
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