Van Persie urged to stay at the Emirates

Arsenal attacker Gervinho has stressed the importance of Robin van Persie to the North London club, and admitted that he hopes his team-mate will extend his contract.

The Netherlands international has been in scintillating form for The Gunners, but has not yet signed a new deal at the Emirates Stadium, with his contract expiring in June 2013.

Gervinho has stated that he enjoys partnering Van Persie in attack, and hopes that he does not opt to leave the club.

“I don’t want the sale of Robin van Persie. Arsenal is a team that needs good footballers and leaders on the field,” he told Mirror Football.

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