Robin van Persie set to be appointed Feyenoord head coach

According to Voetbal International, former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is set to be appointed head coach of Feyenoord. The 41-year-old Dutch legend will leave Heerenveen, although he only took the job last summer, but faced with the call of Feyenoord, his club finally chose to fulfill his wish.

Van Persie's career began and ended at Feyenoord. He played 122 games and scored 46 goals during his time at the club. Although his coaching career is still in its infancy, the opportunity to return to his "first love" is an opportunity he cannot refuse.

It is reported that Van Persie will coach with an experienced assistant coach, the most likely candidate is former Manchester United coach Rene Hack. The Dutchman, who was a member of Ten Hag's coaching team at Old Trafford, will assist Van Persie in taking charge of the team. In addition, Johan De Wolff and Etienne Reining will continue to stay on the coaching staff after the departure of interim coach Pascal Boschat.

Feyenoord has already qualified for the Champions League last 16 and could even face Van Persie's former club Arsenal in the knockout rounds. In addition, they are fourth in the Eredivisie standings and are still working hard for a place in next season's European competition.