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London defender Johan Djourou is convinced that Robin van Persie is equal to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who are considered the best footballers in the world.
According to the footballer, the Dutchman, who scored 31 goals in 29 matches, is not inferior to the stars of Barcelona and Real Madrid.
"I don't think there's a better striker in Europe at the moment," Djourou told TalkSport. "Robin is right up there with Messi and C.Ronaldo because he's a fantastic player and team captain.
"This guy is very talented and proves it every week. He deserves it because he had problems due to injuries. We are happy to see him healthy."
Djourou did not emphasize the fact that van Persie's negotiations for a new contract with Arsenal are currently stalled.
"That's not the most important thing. The essence is that he plays and scores goals, and the team wins," he said. "The contract issue must be resolved with the club. We just have to fight for each other."
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