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Vlaar keen for Van Persie to stay

August 4, 2012
By ESPN staff
New Aston Villa signing Ron Vlaar is hopeful his Netherlands compatriot Robin van Persie remains in the Premier League.

• Villa confirm Vlaar signing

Vlaar, 27, sealed his transfer to Villa this week, signing for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal from Feyenoord.

The centre-back spoke with fellow Dutchman Van Persie during Euro 2012 and was persuaded to make the move to England.

He said: "I talked to Robin and several other players during ...

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