Sports News | Robin Van Persie Hired as Coach of Dutch Club Heerenveen
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Former Arsenal striker Robin van Persie landed his first head coaching job Friday when he was hired by Dutch top-flight club Heerenveen.
Heerenveen (Netherlands), May 17 (AP) Former Arsenal striker Robin van Persie landed his first head coaching job Friday when he was hired by Dutch top-flight club Heerenveen.
The 40-year-old Van Persie, the Netherlands men's team's all-time top scorer, will take over this summer on a two-year contract.
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Van Persie ended his playing career in 2019 with Feyenoord, where he took on several coaching roles, the most recent of which was leading a youth team.
He debuted in 2001 with Feyenoord before moving on to Arsenal, Manchester United, Fenerbahçe and back to the Dutch club for a final season.
Van Persie also spent time at United's training centre with manager Erik ten Hag — a fellow Dutchman.
Heerenveen, located in the country's north, plans to hold a press conference with Van Persie on Tuesday.
The mid-table Eredivisie club has a game left this season. (AP)
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