- Robin van Persie will take over as Feyenoord’s new head coach, replacing interim manager Pascal Bosschaart
- The former Dutch international will be joined by assistant René Hake, with both signing contracts until 2027
- Van Persie, who started and ended his playing career at Feyenoord, previously coached in the club’s youth system
Key Takeaways:
Robin van Persie has agreed to become the new head coach of Feyenoord, marking a return to the club where he began and ended his playing career. The 41-year-old, currently managing Heerenveen, will take over in Rotterdam alongside assistant René Hake, who previously worked at Manchester United during Erik ten Hag’s tenure. Both are set to sign contracts running until 2027.
🚨🇳🇱 Robin van Persie signs in today as new Feyenoord head coach until June 2027.
Former Erik ten Hag’s assistant Rene Hake will join his staff too. pic.twitter.com/bKxXSNp7l6
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 21, 2025
Van Persie replaces Pascal Bosschaart, who stepped in as interim manager following the dismissal of Brian Priske. Under Bosschaart, Feyenoord stabilized and managed to eliminate AC Milan in the Champions League.
Feyenoord currently sits fourth in the Eredivisie standings, while Heerenveen is ninth. This season, Van Persie’s side has recorded nine wins, six draws, and 11 losses across all competitions.
A Feyenoord academy product, Van Persie played for the club between 1998 and 2004 before moving to Arsenal. He later played for Manchester United and Fenerbahçe before returning to Feyenoord in 2018 for his final professional season. After retiring, he worked within the club’s youth academy before stepping into senior management.