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Manchester United have quite a few former gamers in administration at current.
The obvious instance is the membership’s present everlasting supervisor, Michael Carrick.
Though not a former participant however an assistant supervisor, Kieran McKenna has additionally simply led Ipswich City again into the Premier League.
Robin van Persie
The Dutchman joined Manchester United in 2012 and scored 30 objectives because the membership retained the Premier League title from Manchester Metropolis.
He would play for an additional two seasons at United, earlier than shifting on to Fenerbahce and Feyenoord previous to retiring from skilled soccer.
Managerial profession
Van Persie managed Heerenveen within the 2024-2025 season earlier than being appointed to the Feyenoord hotseat.
He gained the supervisor of the month award in August 2025 and was backed by pundit Ruud Gullit to get the Manchester United job sooner or later.
Sack
Sadly for the previous Manchester United striker, Feyenoord haven’t had the very best of seasons, ending second however a large 19 factors behind PSV Eindhoven.
The facet additionally exited the Europa League within the league part and have been disappointingly knocked out within the second spherical of the Dutch cup.
Subsequently, the membership introduced that “Feyenoord components methods with Robin van Persie. Feyenoord will begin the 2026-2027 season with a brand new head coach. The membership wish to thank Robin van Persie for all the pieces he gave throughout his time as head coach.”
Feyenoord components methods with Robin van Persie
Feyenoord will begin the 2026-2027 season with a brand new head coach. The membership wish to thank Robin van Persie for all the pieces he gave throughout his time as head coach. pic.twitter.com/P9UkuUGUnv
— Feyenoord Rotterdam (@Feyenoord) June 7, 2026
Technical Director Dévy Rigaux acknowledged, “Robin van Persie has given all the pieces for the membership over the previous 18 months. He deserves credit score for guiding the workforce by a difficult season and in the end securing second place. That ensured qualification for the UEFA Champions League, which is of nice significance to the membership.”
Van Persie’s “tactical strategy and man-management abilities have been questioned all through his transient stint” as Feyenoord boss despite their second-place end.
Van Persie’s managerial stats
| Season | Membership | Win % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | Heerenveen | 35 |
| 2025-2026 | Feyenoord | 52 |
Supply: wikipedia
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