Manchester United legend Robin van Persie is on the verge of rejoining his boyhood club Feyenoord and one of Erik ten Hag's favourites is set to join him, according to reports.
The former striker began his coaching career in 2020 at the Rotterdam club where he held a number of roles. Working with current Liverpool manager Arne Slot, he became the forward coach at Feyenoord before becoming technical coach and then transitioning to a management role with the youth team.
He would depart the club in the summer as he took up the opportunity to manage a first-team side in Heerenveen. This season, Heerenveen sit a respectable ninth, 13 points behind Feyenoord.
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This form has led Feyenoord to come calling and, according to The Athletic, the deal is set to be completed soon after a compensation package was agreed between the clubs. It is understood that paperwork is being drafted to commit Van Persie to the Rotterdam club until 2027.
Joining Van Persie on this move to Feyenoord is believed to be former United assistant manager Rene Hake. Before joining United last summer, the 53-year-old had been the manager of Go Ahead Eagles and he holds plenty of experience in the Eredivisie.
Hake left United in November after being informed by Ruben Amorim that there was no space for him in his backroom staff. When Ruud van Nistelrooy was appointed manager of Leicester City in December, there was speculation that Hake would follow him to the East Midlands but that did not transpire.
As well as being a club legend at United, Van Persie is fondly remembered at Feyenoord where he scored 46 goals in 122 appearances before being signed by Arsenal. Following his move to Old Trafford, the Dutchman won the Premier League and the Community Shield.
