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Fenerbahce: Van Persie deal is done

The Manchester United striker will join former teammate Nani at the Turkish club, with chairman Aziz Yildirim claiming a deal to sign the Dutchman has been completed.

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has completed a move to Fenerbahce, according to the Turkish club's chairman Aziz Yildirim.

Fenerbahce announced Thursday that the team had opened talks with United over the potential signing of the Dutchman, and it appears that the club has now finalized a deal for Van Persie.

"We worked very hard, until midnight. We received five faxes, sent six faxes and finally it was finished," Yildirim told Hurriyet.