Dirk Kuyt - 'I'm going to try and bring Robin van Persie to Fenerbahce'

2012-09-06 04:15:40

Dirk Kuyt has been training with his teammates ahead of the Netherlands 2014 World Cup qualification game against Turkey.

Kuyt gave a brief interview ahead of the match, regarding his move to Fenerbahçe and the forthcoming game however, the former Liverpool man also made a few surprise comments.

Kuyt said, "I could play a role in bringing Van Persie to Fenerbahçe, I'm going to try to bring him here, I have spoken to him about this many times and we were away on holiday together.

"Personally, I feel in better shape than in 2004, I have gotten over my barren spell and have scored six goals in six games for Fenerbahçe.

"Istanbul is a beautiful and relaxing city, they really look after me well here, I'm happy and have even thought about settling down here after my playing career.

"I have a lot of respect for Van Gaal, he's a manager I really like, if I get the opportunity to play against Turkey I will try my hardest to get us a good result."

Kuyt joined the Istanbul club from Liverpool for €1 million this summer.

The 32-year-old forward signed a three year contract with the Istanbul club worth €2.85 million per-season in addition to a match bonus of €17,500.