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

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is set to be unveiled as Feyenoord’s new manager, according to reports. The 41-year-old is currently in charge of Heerenveen, his first job in management, signing a two-year contract in May 2024.

Robin van Persie is on course for a potential reunion with Arsenal in the Champions League. Van Persie, currently in charge of Heerenveen, is close to being appointed by Feyenoord as their new head coach.

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,

As per Voetbal International, Feyenoord have reported to SC Heerenveen for the services of Robin van Persie. The Rotterdammers want to take the trainer on immediately as the permanent managerial

Van Persie began and ended his professional career at Feyenoord, scoring 46 goals in 122 appearances. He is at the very beginning of his coaching career but the chance to take over at his "first love" has proved too difficult to ignore.

Heerenveen manager, Robin van Persie, is set to be named the head coach of Feyenoord, according to ESPN. Van Persie has only been a manager for one year. The 41-year-old only took charge of Heerenveen last summer – his first senior coaching post.