Manchester United striker Robin van Persie says he plans to play into his 40s.
Van Persie is determined to play for Holland at the 2018 World Cup and intends to carry on until the age of 40.
Speaking about the next World Cup to De Volkskrant, Van Persie said: "I will be 35 then and I will do everything to be there.
"I live quietly, this saves a few years. My goal is to play at the highest level for as long as possible and being available for the national team is a part of that.
"I am 31 now and I have a little less than nine years to go. I won't be playing for a major club at the age of 40, although I do still want to be playing professional football at that age. That's my goal."
