Van Persie sacked as Feyenoord manager
Feyenoord Parts Ways with Manager Robin van Persie
Feyenoord announced on Sunday that Robin van Persie has been relieved of his duties as head coach. The Dutch club will begin the 2026-27 season under new management.
In a brief statement on its X account, Feyenoord expressed gratitude to Van Persie for his contributions during his tenure, which began in February 2025.
During his time at the helm, Van Persie guided the team to a second-place finish in the Eredivisie and secured qualification for the upcoming UEFA Champions League. However, despite this success, the club opted for a change in leadership.
Devy Rigaux, Feyenoord’s newly appointed technical director, provided insight into the decision. He stated, “We conducted a thorough internal analysis. In this, we took into account the development of the style of play and the declining trend in points, both in Europe and in the Eredivisie.”
Rigaux concluded that it would be more beneficial for the club to start the next season with a new head coach.
