“I think Robin has been transformed in a very good way since he arrived,” said Wenger on Arsenal’s official website.

The 24-year-old Dutch winger led him team to the Emirates Cup beating Inter Milan and PSG.

“Like any talented player, he is always worried about individual skills but he has improved and, for me, become a complete team player.”

“Robin’s responsibilities have got higher now Thierry has left. Before it was all on Thierry’s shoulders now it is more on Robin’s.” said the Frenchman.

After playing three years under the shadow of the legendary Thierry Henry, Van Persie’s time has come now. His talent was already remarkable but now he became the source of inspiration for the Gunners.

Although Wenger tried to ease the pressure on the talented winger. “I want him not to worry about that, just play good football, enjoy it and not be injured. Last year he could only play 17 games and missed 21, that was too many. Henry missed 22 so together they were out for 43.”