Robin van Persie is to take over as Feyenoord coach, making a swift return to the club where he started and ended his playing career, Dutch media reported on Saturday. Feyenoord, who this week progressed to the Champions League last 16,

Robin van Persie is closing in on the Feyenoord head coach job, just a year into his managerial career, sources have told ESPN.

Robin van Persie is on course for a potential reunion with Arsenal in the Champions League. Van Persie, currently in charge of Heerenveen, is close to being appointed by Feyenoord as their new head coach.

Inter and Robin Van Persie are set to cross paths in the Champions League last-16, as Feyenoord are reportedly on the verge of appointing the former Arsenal and Manchester United star as their new

Heerenveen manager, Robin van Persie, is set to be named the head coach of Feyenoord, according to ESPN. Van Persie has only been a manager for one year. The 41-year-old only took charge of Heerenveen last summer – his first senior coaching post.