Robin van Persie has been named Heerenveen head coach โ the former Manchester United and Arsenal strikerโs first managerial post.
The 40-year-old hung up his boots after in 2019 after a spell back with boyhood club Feyenoord, where the ex-Netherlands international eventually moved into coaching.
Van Persie has spent this season in charge of the Dutch sideโs Under-18s and now takes his first post as manager at Eredivisie outfit Heerenveen.
Onze nieuwe hoofdtrainer: ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฒ#WolkomRobin | @Persie_Official
โ sc Heerenveen (@scHeerenveen) May 17, 2024
โI would like to continue my development and the role of head coach fits in perfectly with that goal,โ the former striker said. โI am therefore pleased with the opportunity that Heerenveen offers me.
โHeerenveen is a very nice Eredivisie club with a rich tradition and loyal supporters.
โIt is a fantastic challenge to contribute to the sporting ambitions and development of the club as head coach.โ
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