Feyenoord have confirmed Robin van Persie as their new coach, a return to the club where he started and ended his illustrious playing career, after a deal was reached to release him from his position at Heerenveen.

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has been appointed as Feyenoord's new head coach. The 41-year-old, who retired from playing in 2019, has left fellow Dutch side Heerenveen to take charge of the club he had two spells at as a player, making 122 appearances for them and scoring 46 goals.

Robin van Persie has been appointed Feyenoord head coach on a contract through to the summer of 2027. The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker will be assisted by Rene Hake, who spent the first part of the 2024-25 season as assistant coach to Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.

Robin van Persie has been appointed as the new coach of Feyenoord, the club where he began and ended his playing career. He joins from Heerenveen and will work alongside assistant Rene Hake. Van Persie is expected to bring his international experience and embrace Feyenoord's attacking football philosophy.

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has been appointed as the new head coach of Feyenoord, his native club. The 41-year-old has signed a contract that will keep him at

Robin van Persie has been named the new head coach of Feyenoord, taking over immediately after an agreement was reached with SC Heerenveen for the transfer of the 41-year-old manager. Heerenveen had a contract with Van Persie that was set to run until the summer of 2026.

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,

Feyenoord Rotterdam has confirmed the appointment of Robin van Persie as the club’s new head coach, marking the beginning of a new era for the Eredivisie side.

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.