Former Arsenal and Manchester United Striker Robin van Persie has taken on a new challenge as the head coach of Dutch top-flight team Heerenveen. At 40 years old, van Persie, the leading scorer in Dutch men’s football history, has inked a two-year contract and is set to embark on his inaugural managerial position this summer.
Since hanging up his boots in 2019, van Persie has been honing his coaching skills, serving as an assistant coach at Feyenoord while also guiding the club’s under-18 and under-19 squads. Expressing his excitement about this new chapter, van Persie highlighted Heerenveen’s esteemed status and dedicated fan base, emphasizing his eagerness to contribute to the club’s athletic aspirations and overall growth.
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Van Persie himself is looking forward to his new challenge at sc Heerenveen. He is also enthusiastic about the talks he has had with the club and feels supported by the confidence of the club management. “The coaching profession is comprehensive and challenging, and I practice it with a lot of passion and pleasure. I would like to continue my development and the role of head coach fits perfectly with that goal. I am therefore delighted with the opportunity that sc Heerenveen offers me. sc Heerenveen is a very nice Eredivisie club with a rich tradition and loyal supporters. It is a fantastic challenge to be able to contribute to the sporting ambitions and development of the club as head coach.”
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— sc Heerenveen (@scHeerenveen) May 17, 2024
New chapter 💪
Proud to start a new adventure @scHeerenveen 🔵⚪️ Can’t wait to get started! #OpneiFryslân pic.twitter.com/D5w4gy0oqe
— Robin van Persie (@Persie_Official) May 17, 2024
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