Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- Feyenoord has officially announced the appointment of former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie as the club's new head coach.

An agreement has been reached with his former club, sc Heerenveen, allowing the 41-year-old Rotterdam native to start at Feyenoord's training complex 1908 next Monday. Van Persie will sign a contract running until mid-2027.

Joining him on the coaching staff is Rene Hake, who has been named assistant coach. Hake brings a wealth of experience from roles at clubs like FC Emmen, FC Twente, and Manchester United and has also signed a contract until mid-2027.

Feyenoord's general manager, Dennis te Kloese, expressed his excitement about the appointments:

"We are thrilled to welc...