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 named as the new head coach of Feyenoord.Van Persie joins the Rotterdam side on a deal until summer 2027.The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker has been coaching