According to Metro, former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is close to reaching an agreement to manage Heerenveen, according to reports in the Netherlands.
Following his retirement from professional football in 2019, Van Persie transitioned into coaching, initially joining Feyenoord’s youth setup.
At Feyenoord, Van Persie has been coaching the Under-18s and Under-19s squads this season.
Despite receiving an offer to manage Feyenoord’s Under-21s team, he reportedly opted for a first-team managerial role instead.
According to AD, Van Persie has engaged in multiple discussions with Heerenveen, indicating mutual interest in reaching a deal soon.
Initially considering other candidates like Maurice Steijn and Rick Kruys, Heerenveen has now prioritized Van Persie for their managerial position due to his impressive performance during negotiations.
Heerenveen currently holds the 10th position in the Eredivisie standings, with a comfortable 12-point gap above the relegation playoff spot.
However, their recent form has been less than stellar, with only one victory in their last six league matches.
Despite his managerial pursuits, Van Persie returned to Manchester United in February to complete his UEFA Pro Licence coaching course.
During his three-day visit to Carrington, he observed United’s training sessions under Erik ten Hag and his assistant Mitchell van der Gaag.
Additionally, Van Persie attended United’s 3-0 victory over West Ham and had the opportunity to reconnect with his former manager, Sir Alex Ferguson.
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