Robin van Persie has sealed his move back to Feyenoord on a free transfer from Fenerbahce.
The Dutchman came through the ranks at De Kuip before moving to Arsenal, but now returns to Feyenoord 14 years after leaving.
He said: "I have made a fantastic journey since leaving Feyenoord 14 years ago, but I'm happy to return now.
"I hope to bring a lot to this team, but we'll have to wait and see what's possible."
Van Persie has not played since August due to a knee injury, but he dismissed concerns over his fitness.
He said: "I have trained with the team today and I feel good. But feeling good is not the same as being able to play matches and it will certainly take time before I reach that level.
Feyenoord won the Eredivise last season, but this campaign has been less successful, and they currently lie 17 points behind leaders PSV.
Van Persie sees his role in the struggling side as a mentor, saying: "I mainly hope to help younger players by setting an example, like experienced players such as (Dennis) Bergkamp, (Thierry) Henry and (Patrick) Vieira helped me at Arsenal.
Robin van Persie scored his 300th career goal on Wednesday as Feyenoord beat Willem II to reach the final of the KNVB Cup.
The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker is back at his hometown club following a career that has seen him win the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Cup and reach a World Cup with Netherlands.
Van Persie is also Netherlands' all-time top scorer and twice won the Premier League golden boot.
Described by Arsene Wenger as "the goal of a lifetime," Van Persie blended power and technique to fire a volley from the edge of the box directly down the middle of the goal that dipped just below the bar. Coming five minutes after halftime, the strike won Arsenal the game and gave them a fifth win in a row. "The ball looked like it would go over the bar, so when it came down and in the corner, it was unbelievable," Wenger said.
"Besides that, no one can say what will happen.
"I am grateful for my career, which was bigger than I could have ever imagined. But it would be a fantastic feeling On 19 January 2018, Van Persie consented to come back to Feyenoord in the wake of dropping his agreement with Fenerbahçe. On 28 February, van Persie scored his 300th profession objective in a triumph that place Feyenoord into the 2017– 18 KNVB Cup final. He additionally scored in the last later on 22 April as Feyenoord vanquished 3– 0 AZ Alkmaar to assert their thirteenth trophy.
Robin van Persie has fixed his turn back to Feyenoord on a free exchange from Fenerbahce.
The Dutchman got through the positions at De Kuip before moving to Arsenal, however now comes back to Feyenoord 14 years in the wake of clearing out.
He stated: "I have made a phenomenal excursion since leaving Feyenoord 14 years prior, yet I'm cheerful to return now.
"I want to convey a considerable measure to this group, yet we'll need to sit back and watch what's conceivable."
Van Persie has not played since August because of knee damage, however he expelled worries over his wellness.
He stated: "I have prepared with the group today and I can finally relax. In any case, feeling great isn't the same as having the capacity to play matches and it will surely require investment before I achieve that level.
Feyenoord won the Eredivise last season, yet this crusade has been less effective, and they at present lie 17 focuses behind pioneers PSV.
Van Persie sees his part in the battling side as a coach, saying: "I predominantly would like to enable more youthful players by setting a case, to like experienced players, for example, (Dennis) Bergkamp, (Thierry) Henry and (Patrick) Vieira helped me at Arsenal.
Robin van Persie scored his 300th profession objective on Wednesday as Feyenoord beat Willem II to achieve the last of the KNVB Cup.
The previous Arsenal and Manchester United striker is back at the place where he grew up club following a vocation that has seen him win the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Cup and achieve a World Cup with Netherlands.
Van Persie is likewise Netherlands' untouched best scorer and twice won the Premier League brilliant boot.
Depicted by Arsene Wenger as "the objective of a lifetime," Van Persie mixed power and system to flame a volley from the edge of the crate specifically down the center of the objective that plunged just beneath the bar. Coming five minutes after halftime, the strike won Arsenal the diversion and gave them a fifth win consecutively. "The ball appeared as though it would go over the bar, so when it descended and in the corner, it was extraordinary," Wenger said.
"Other than that, nobody can state what will happen.
"I am thankful for my vocation, which was greater than I could have ever envisioned. Be that as it may, it would be a phenomenal inclination to end it on a high note at Feyenoord."to end it on a high note at Feyenoord."
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