Arsenal full-back Andre Santos can understand why "amazing" Robin van Persie may be considering an exit from the Emirates.
The Dutchman, who has had a prolific season for the Gunners and was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year, has yet to agree to a new deal with the North London outfit amid reported interest from Juventus.
"He's amazing. Besides being a great person, he is also one of my best friends at Arsenal. He is a guy who has given me full support," Santos told ESPN.
"He has been at the club eight years and this was his best season. Sometimes, a player is interested in getting to know other teams and of course, playing well, he has attracted interest from many other teams. Of course your mind is affected.
"He is currently fully focused on the Euros and then, after, he can talk about whether he wants to stay with Arsenal."
Meanwhile, Arsenal are keen on hatching out an improved deal for Mikel Arteta.
