The former Arsenal striker and Manchester United Robin Van Persie has been appointed as the new Feyenoord chief coach.
The 41 -year -old, who retired from playing in 2019, left his Dutchmate Heerenveen to take care of the club in which he had two spells as a player, making 122 appearances for them and scoring 46 goals.
Van Persie was also an assistant coach in Feyenoord with Dick Advocaat and worked with his youth teams before taking care of Heerenveen in May last year.
The former International of the Netherlands leaves the ninth club in Eredivisie after winning seven of his 23 games in charge.
Van Persie has signed a contract until 2027 and will be assisted by Rene Hake, who previously was part of Erik Ten Hag’s coaching staff at Manchester United.
“Everyone knows how special is my link with Feyenoord,” he said.
“I am greatly I hope, along with a strong staff, to work with the group of players.”
Feyenoord is third at the table and 11 points behind Ajax leaders. They discarded Dane Brian Priske last week after a race in a six -game victory.
Priske had happened to Arne Slot last summer after the Dutchman left to join Liverpool.
Van Persie spent eight years in Arsenal since 2004 and helped them win the FA Cup before joining Manchester United in 2012, where he won the Premier League in his first season at the club.
“We are delighted that with Robin Van Persie we can name a true club icon as the new Feyenoord coach,” said General Manager Dennis Te Kloese.
“Robin knows the club incredibly well and knows exactly what is needed to achieve results.”
