Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag in discussion with Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake(Image: Manchester United via Getty Images). 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.. 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.. Robin van Persie pictured on a trip to Manchester United in February 2023(Image: Manchester United via Getty Images). 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.. Article continues below. Subscribe to our brilliant app for the best way to enjoy the M.E.N’s unrivalled Manchester United coverage.. No adverts, pop-ups or distractions – just our brilliant content presented in the best way possible.. Comprehensive, round-the-clock coverage of the Reds, with agenda-setting breaking news and insight from Samuel Luckhurst and our authoritative team of United writers. Exclusive content for subscribers. New interactive elements including (coming soon) quizzes to test your United knowledge.. Try MUFC Pro for a front-row seat to the action at absolutely no cost for the first month. You can get started by downloading our app here on iPhone, or here on Android. If you already have our app, click on the ”MUFC Pro’,’ Subscribe’ or ‘ Remove ads’ links.. *Free trial auto renews at £19.99 annually unless cancelled. T&C’s apply. Ad-free indicates that you will not be shown standard display ad formats with the articles that you read, selected articles may contain commercial messages/affiliate links where contractually required.
