By Feyenoord have officially appointed Robin van Persie as their new head coach, marking a return to the club where he both began and ended his remarkable playing career. His appointment follows an agreement to release him from his role at Heerenveen.
ESPN had earlier reported that the former Dutch striker had agreed to take over at Feyenoord, and the club has now confirmed the move. His return has been met with excitement among fans.
Van Persie, 41, has signed a contract that will keep him at the club until June 2027. He will be joined by assistant coach Rene Hake, who briefly worked with Erik ten Hag at Manchester United earlier this season before Ten Hag’s departure.
Expressing his excitement, Van Persie acknowledged his deep connection with the Rotterdam-based club. “Everyone knows how special my bond with Feyenoord is,” he stated on the club’s website.
He emphasized his eagerness to build a strong squad and work towards success. “I am enormously looking forward, together with a strong staff, to working with the player group at 1908 and then in De Kuip, supported by the Legion, playing matches and achieving successes together,” he said.
Van Persie’s appointment signals a new chapter for Feyenoord, as they look to build on recent successes and compete at the highest level under the guidance of one of their most iconic former players.
