“ROBIN VAN PERSIE is on the verge of landing a new job with his boyhood club. The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker turned to a career in coaching after hanging up his boots in 2019. 1 Robin van Persie is on the verge of a return to Feyenoord Credit: Rex He first took up”, — write: www.thesun.co.uk
The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker turned to a career in coaching after hanging up his boots in 2019.
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Robin van Persie is on the verge of a return to FeyenoordCredit: RexHe first took up an unofficial role at Feyenoord as an assistant to then-manager Dick Advocaat.
After his position was eventually made permanent two years later, the Dutchman became the co-head coach of the club’s U16s.
Van Persie was then promoted to co-head coach of the U18s and U19s.
But he left in May 2024 to become head coach of Heerenveen – his first proper job in senior football.
Now, however, he is in talks to make a triumphant return to Feyenoord.
Dutch outlet 1908.nl claims the Rotterdam-based side want Van Persie to replace Brian Priske, who was sacked last week.
The 41-year-old is understood to be keen on the move, but Feyenoord have to reach an agreement with Heerenveen first.
While he would like a return to his former club, the ex-striker will not force a move.
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Van Persie would like to take his coaching staff – including assistant Brian Pinas – with him should he complete the switch.
Rene Hake, who worked with Erik ten Hag at Man Utd, is also in talks to join Feyenoord.
Should he return to his old club, he could be in line to face Arsenal in the Champions League last-16.
After leaving the Dutch side as a player in 2004, Van Persie joined Arsenal and spent eight years in London, where he scored 132 goals in 278 appearances.
He then moved on to join United in 2012 and stayed at Old Trafford for three years before signing for Fenerbahce.
The ex-striker then ended his playing career back at Feyenoord.