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In the latest football news, Feyenoord is delighted to announce the appointment of Robin van Persie as the club’s new head coach. The 41-year-old former striker, whose illustrious playing career spanned Feyenoord, Arsenal, and Manchester United, returns to De Kuip to lead the team forward.
Van Persie began his career with Feyenoord at a tender age, rising through the ranks to claim his professional debut in 2002. He featured 122 times and netted 46 goals in two spells at the club. Upon retirement from professional football in 2019, Van Persie embarked on a coaching career, beginning as an assistant to Dick Advocaat at Feyenoord. He also sharpened his coaching skills by leading the club’s U16, U18, and U19 squads, demonstrating commitment to developing promising youngsters.
Van Persie took his first head coaching job in May 2024 with SC Heerenveen, some welcome experience in the Eredivisie. His return to Feyenoord is an important marker, where he takes on the head coach position with an objective of cementing the club’s strong tradition.
Rounding out Van Persie’s coaching staff is Rene Hake, an assistant coach. Hake brings deep experience having worked before with Erik ten Hag at Manchester United. His tactical awareness and knowledge of top-level football should give depth to Van Persie’s authority.
Feyenoord’s current status in the Eredivisie places the team in fourth place, 14 points adrift of leaders Ajax. The qualification for the Champions League last 16 by the club presents a potential reunion with Arsenal, where Van Persie spent a significant portion of his career. The Friday draw could set the stage for an interesting meeting, bringing back memories of Van Persie’s dominant spell in North London.
Reflecting on his appointment, Van Persie expressed his delight: “To be able to return to Feyenoord as head coach is a profound honour. This club has been central to my career, and I am committed to contribute my share to its future success. With the assistance of Rene Hake and the entire staff, we aim to enhance the performance of the team and uphold the honourable traditions of Feyenoord.”
The management of the club expressed faith in Van Persie’s abilities, attributing his appointment to his rooted ties to Feyenoord and his forward-looking coaching thinking.
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