The striker's future remains uncertain, with Real Madrid enquiring and others reportedly keen, and the 31-year-old says fitness ahead of Euro 2016 will play a part in his decision
Robin van Persie has insisted he needs regular first-team football as speculation over his Manchester United future continues.
The 31-year-old, who is currently on holiday, has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford as he enters the final year of his contract, with Goal revealing in May that Real Madrid have made an enquiry.
Galatasaray have revealed and then denied interest in Van Persie, while Fenerbache are reportedly keen on the Netherlands international, and the striker says he must be first-choice ahead of next summer's European Championship.
"When I signed for United, I knew these kind of [reports] would appear," he told ELF Voetbal. "Next year is the European Championship. That tournament is going to play a big role in the choice I will make.
"I have to be in my best form [for Euro 2016]. But most important is the wish of my wife and children. Whatever I do Bouchra, Shaqueel and Dina Layla are the highest of my priorities. They have to be happy."
Van Persie notched 10 goals in all competitions for United last term, eight less than the previous campaign and 20 off his first-season tally, but the striker feels he deserves more credit for his scoring exploits.
He added: "I was second highest scorer, behind Wayne Rooney, with 10 goals. But people don't seem to accept this. I think that is deserved, because it says a lot that Wayne is top scorer with 12 goals.
"In all the other top teams, there is a minimum of one player who makes more than 25 goals over all competitions. Not at United. That's the reality and I feel responsible for that."
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