Robin van Persie has been sacked by Feyenoord following an underwhelming 2025-26 marketing campaign, the membership confirmed on Sunday.
Feyenoord completed second within the Eredivisie, which was sufficient to qualify for the Champions League subsequent season, however ended up 19 factors behind runaway champions PSV.
The 42-year-old, who was solely appointed as Brian Priske’s successor in February 2025, received 30 of his 50 matches in cost throughout all competitions (D9 L19).
Van Persie’s dismissal follows the appointment of a brand new basic supervisor, Robert Eenhoorn, and technical director Devy Rigaux on the membership.
“Robin van Persie has given every thing for the membership prior to now 1.5 years,” Rigaux stated in a press release on Feyenoord’s web site.
“He actually deserves credit score for ending a tough season with second place in the long run. With that, Champions League soccer was secured, which is, in fact, crucial.
“We have now performed an intensive evaluation. We have now included the event of the sport delivered and the downward pattern when it comes to factors, each in Europe and the Eredivisie.
“The conclusion was that it might be higher to begin subsequent season with a brand new head coach.”
Feyenoord components methods with Robin van Persie
Feyenoord will begin the 2026-2027 season with a brand new head coach. The membership want to thank Robin van Persie for every thing he gave throughout his time as head coach. pic.twitter.com/P9UkuUGUnv
— Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) June 7, 2026
Throughout Van Persie’s time in cost, it was reported that he had a number of run-ins with a few of his gamers, most notably Quinten Timber, who has since joined Marseille.
He additionally made the choice to usher in Raheem Sterling after leaving Chelsea by mutual consent in January, however he managed only one help in eight video games for the membership.
Feyenoord haven’t received the Eredivisie since 2022-23 underneath recently-departed Liverpool boss Arne Slot, and stated a substitute can be introduced within the coming weeks.
