Feyenoord have confirmed Robin van Persie as their new coach, a return to the club where he started and ended his illustrious playing career, after a deal was reached to release him from his position at Heerenveen.

Robin van Persie has been appointed as the new coach of Feyenoord, the club where he began and ended his playing career. He joins from Heerenveen and will work alongside assistant Rene Hake. Van Persie is expected to bring his international experience and embrace Feyenoord's attacking football philosophy.

Feyenoord have reached an agreement in principle to make Robin van Persie their new head coach with Rene Hake his assistant. Deals are place in place between Feyenoord and Heerenveen, where former Arsenal and Manchester United forward Van Persie is currently head coach,

Robin van Persie is closing in on the Feyenoord head coach job, just a year into his managerial career, sources have told ESPN.

Inter and Robin Van Persie are set to cross paths in the Champions League last-16, as Feyenoord are reportedly on the verge of appointing the former Arsenal and Manchester United star as their new