Robin van Persie has been fired ​as coach of Dutch club ‌Feyenoord after only one full ​season in charge ⁠and despite the club finishing second in the league standings, local ‌media reported on Sunday.

Multiple media outlets in the ‌Netherlands said the 42-year-old ‌former ⁠Arsenal and Manchester United ⁠striker has been sacked despite having one more season on his ​contract but there ‌was no immediate confirmation from the club.

The move follows the appointment of a new ‌general manager Robert Eenhoorn ​and technical director Devy Rigaux at the club.

Last ⁠week Rigaux said: “We will take the time to analyse everything ‌that has happened here this past season, so that we also have a clear picture to make decisions.”

Feyenoord finished 19 points behind ‌runaway winners PSV Eindhoven and ​were inconsistent throughout the season with Van Persie being ⁠criticised for run-ins with players ⁠and persistent tinkering with the team, amid reports ‌he had a chaotic management style.

Published on Jun 07, 2026