ROBIN VAN PERSIE is on the verge of landing a new job with his boyhood club.
The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker turned to a career in coaching after hanging up his boots in 2019.
He first took up an unofficial role at Feyenoord as an assistant to then-manager Dick Advocaat.
After his position was eventually made permanent two years later, the Dutchman became the co-head coach of the club’s U16s.
Van Persie was then promoted to co-head coach of the U18s and U19s.
But he left in May 2024 to become head coach of Heerenveen – his first proper job in senior football.
Now, however, he is in talks to make a triumphant return to Feyenoord.
Dutch outlet 1908.nl claims the Rotterdam-based side want Van Persie to replace Brian Priske, who was sacked last week.
The 41-year-old is understood to be keen on the move, but Feyenoord have to reach an agreement with Heerenveen first.
While he would like a return to his former club, the ex-striker will not force a move.
Van Persie would like to take his coaching staff – including assistant Brian Pinas – with him should he complete the switch.
Rene Hake, who worked with Erik ten Hag at Man Utd, is also in talks to join Feyenoord.
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After leaving the Dutch side as a player in 2004, Van Persie joined Arsenal and spent eight years in London, where he scored 132 goals in 278 appearances.
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The ex-striker then ended his playing career back at Feyenoord.