5 of the best free transfers of the January window

Iturra has rejoined Malaga at a time the club needs experience more than ever

#2 Robin van Persie (Feyernood)

A former Arsenal and Manchester United talisman, van Persie completed his move from Fenerbahce to join his boyhood club Feyenoord on a free transfer on a four-year deal. The Dutchman joins the club under manager Giovanni van Brockhorst and will look to help the team's faltering title defence.

After spending three years in Turkey, the 34-year-old Dutchman returns home and will look to keep fit, continue scoring goals and pass on valuable experience to the youngsters at the club. A skillful striker with amazing ball retention and striking ability, the Dutchman possesses a potent goal threat from anywhere within 35 yards of goal.

A clinical striker with great ability and the confidence to pull off the spectacular, van Persie still remains one the best strikers in the world, capable of outfoxing many a defender. A good move for the club and player, van Persie could be back to his sizzling best in front of thousands of adoring fans at the De Kuip.

Edited by Omene Osuya