Robin van Persie is closing in on the Feyenoord head coach job, just a year into his managerial career, sources have told ESPN.

Former Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is reportedly closing in on becoming the next Feyenoord manager.Van Persie is currently in charge of Heerenveen, who sit ninth in the Eredivisie

Van Persie began and ended his professional career at Feyenoord, scoring 46 goals in 122 appearances. He is at the very beginning of his coaching career but the chance to take over at his "first love" has proved too difficult to ignore.

Robin van Persie, formerly of Manchester United, moved into senior management last year and has impressed enough to earn himself a massive move

Heerenveen manager, Robin van Persie, is set to be named the head coach of Feyenoord, according to ESPN. Van Persie has only been a manager for one year. The 41-year-old only took charge of Heerenveen last summer – his first senior coaching post.

Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is set to be unveiled as Feyenoord’s new manager, according to reports. The 41-year-old is currently in charge of Heerenveen, his first job in management,

Arsenal legend Robin van Persie is on the verge of being appointed at possible Champions League Round of 16 opponents Feyenoord.