How Robin van Persie exploited a little-known loophole to get around Raheem Sterling's Feyenoord work permit problem as star is forced to watch new team's win from the stands
The former England star, who had his £325,000-a-week contract at Chelsea torn up in January, joined the Dutch side this week to link up with former Manchester United and Arsenal man Robin van Persie. 'That's allowed abroad,' Van Persie said of his new man's availability to train. 'We're doing it for him, but I also want to work on our team development. But extensive discussions with Van Persie over his role at Feyenoord, complete with assurances of regular game time, convinced him to sign a deal until the end of the season. Van Persie said following the move: 'His football resume speaks for itself.
Source: Daily Mail February 16, 2026 01:54 UTC
