Giovanni van Bronckhorst Returns as Feyenoord Head Coach
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been reappointed as Feyenoord head coach on a two-year contract, replacing Robin van Persie. The 51-year-old Dutch legend, who previously managed the club from 2015-2019 winning the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup, returns after assistant coaching at Liverpool. He will be joined by fellow former Liverpool assistant Sipke Hulshoff. The appointment follows van Persie's sacking after a second-place finish.
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Feyenoord Appoints Former Liverpool Coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst to Replace Robin van Persie
Feyenoord has officially appointed Giovanni van Bronckhorst as their new head coach, replacing Robin van Persie who was dismissed earlier in June 2026 after a difficult spell. Van Persie was sacked following Feyenoord's 19-point gap behind Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven. Van Bronckhorst, a former Netherlands international, previously managed Feyenoord to an Eredivisie title and KNVB Cup, and later coached Rangers and Besiktas. He most recently served as an assistant coach at Liverpool under Arne Slot, who was also sacked by Liverpool at the end of May 2026. The 51-year-old returns to Rotterdam as a familiar face, with Spike Hulshoff expected to join as assistant coach. The appointment is seen as a major move for Feyenoord as they aim to challenge for silverware in the 2026/27 season.
Yardbarker: SoccerGiovanni Van Bronckhorst Returns as Feyenoord Head Coach, Replacing Robin Van Persie
Feyenoord Rotterdam has appointed Giovanni Van Bronckhorst as their new head coach, replacing Robin Van Persie who was dismissed at the end of the season. Van Bronckhorst, a former Feyenoord player and manager, returns to the club where he previously served as head coach from 2015 to 2019, winning the Eredivisie title in 2017 and the KNVB Cup in 2016 and 2018. The Dutchman has signed a contract for at least two seasons with an option for an additional year. Born in Rotterdam, Van Bronckhorst expressed his excitement to return to De Kuip stadium and work with the team again. He will be assisted by Sipke Hulshoff. The club has not won the Dutch league since 2023, and Van Bronckhorst is tasked with bringing Feyenoord back to the top.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footGiovanni Van Bronckhorst Returns as Feyenoord Head Coach, Replacing Robin Van Persie
Feyenoord Rotterdam has appointed former head coach Giovanni Van Bronckhorst to succeed Robin Van Persie, who was dismissed at the end of the season. Van Bronckhorst, a club legend born in Rotterdam, returns to the bench after previously managing the team from 2015 to 2019, during which he won the Eredivisie title in 2017 and the KNVB Cup twice (2016 and 2018). He has signed a contract for at least two seasons with an option for a third. The Dutch manager expressed his deep connection to the club, calling it 'a guiding thread in my life,' and said he looks forward to the atmosphere at De Kuip. He will be assisted by Sipke Hulshoff. The club has not won the Dutch league since 2023 and hopes Van Bronckhorst can restore them to the top.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footGiovanni Van Bronckhorst Returns as Feyenoord Manager, Replacing Robin Van Persie
Feyenoord Rotterdam has appointed Giovanni Van Bronckhorst as their new head coach, replacing Robin Van Persie who was dismissed at the end of the season. Van Bronckhorst, a former Feyenoord player and manager between 2015 and 2019, returns to the club on a contract covering at least the next two seasons with an option for an additional year. During his previous tenure, he led the team to the Eredivisie title in 2017 and won the KNVB Cup twice (2016 and 2018). Born in Rotterdam, Van Bronckhorst is seen as a club native tasked with restoring Feyenoord to the top after their last league championship in 2023. He expressed excitement about returning to De Kuip stadium and its unique atmosphere. Sipke Hulshoff will join him as assistant coach.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footGiovanni van Bronckhorst Returns to Feyenoord as Head Coach After Robin van Persie Dismissal
Feyenoord has dismissed head coach Robin van Persie despite the team finishing second in the Eredivisie and qualifying for the Champions League. The Rotterdam club has appointed former Barcelona player Giovanni van Bronckhorst as his replacement, marking his second stint as Feyenoord coach. Van Bronckhorst, 51, previously coached Feyenoord from 2015 to 2019, winning the Eredivisie in 2016-17, two KNVB Cups, and two Super Cups, making him the most decorated coach in club history. He played for Barcelona between 2003 and 2007. Van Bronckhorst and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff were recently part of Arne Slot's coaching staff at Liverpool, which was dismissed two weeks after Slot's firing on May 30. Van Bronckhorst has also coached Guangzhou R&F, Rangers (leading them to the 2021-22 Europa League final), and Besiktas. He signed a two-year contract with an option for a third.
FútbolFeyenoord Official: Giovanni van Bronckhorst Returns as Head Coach on Two-Year Contract
Dutch Eredivisie club Feyenoord has officially announced the appointment of Giovanni van Bronckhorst as the new head coach of the first team. The 51-year-old Rotterdam native, a club legend who played for Feyenoord in two spells and captained the team to the 2008 KNVB Cup, has signed a two-year contract with a one-year extension option. Van Bronckhorst previously coached Feyenoord from 2015 to 2019, leading them to the Eredivisie title in 2016/17, ending an 18-year league championship drought, along with two KNVB Cups and two Johan Cruyff Shields. Technical Director Dennis te Kloese praised van Bronckhorst's international experience, club culture understanding, and winning mentality. The club also confirmed 51-year-old Sipke Hulshoff as assistant coach, signing a two-year contract with an extension option. Hulshoff previously worked in Feyenoord's youth academy, as an assistant for the Netherlands national team, and most recently at Liverpool, helping Feyenoord win the 2022/23 Eredivisie and 2023/24 KNVB Cup.
虎扑 - 足球Giovanni van Bronckhorst Returns as Feyenoord Head Coach
Feyenoord Rotterdam has appointed Giovanni van Bronckhorst as their new head coach, replacing Robin van Persie. The 51-year-old Dutchman, a former player and manager of the club, returns to De Kuip with the expectation of replicating his previous successes, which included leading Feyenoord to the Eredivisie title in 2017 and the UEFA Europa Conference League final in 2022. Van Bronckhorst, who also managed Rangers in Scotland, takes over a team looking to stabilize and compete at the top of Dutch football. The announcement marks a homecoming for the club legend, who is seen as a unifying figure capable of restoring Feyenoord's competitive edge.
kicker Fußball NewsGiovanni van Bronckhorst Returns to Feyenoord as Head Coach
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been reappointed as head coach of Feyenoord on a two-year contract with a one-year extension option. The 51-year-old Dutchman replaces Robin van Persie, who was sacked after 16 months in charge. Van Bronckhorst previously managed Feyenoord from 2015 to 2019, winning back-to-back KNVB Cups and the Eredivisie title in 2017. He most recently served as an assistant coach at Liverpool under Arne Slot, leaving after Slot's dismissal earlier this month. His last managerial role was at Besiktas in 2024, where he won the Turkish Super Cup but was sacked after five months due to poor results. Van Bronckhorst, a former Netherlands international, also played for Feyenoord as a youth and senior player, and had spells at Rangers, Arsenal, and Barcelona.
BBC SportLiverpool's axed duo van Bronckhorst and Hulshoff hired by Feyenoord, replacing Robin van Persie
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been appointed as the new manager of Feyenoord just three days after his departure from Liverpool, with fellow axed Reds coach Sipke Hulshoff set to join him as assistant. The pair were part of the fallout from Arne Slot's sacking at Liverpool, as the club begins a new era under Andoni Iraola. Van Bronckhorst, a former Feyenoord player and manager who previously won the KNVB Cup and Eredivisie title with the club, replaces Robin van Persie. Van Persie was sacked by Feyenoord last week after guiding them to second place, 19 points behind champions PSV, amid criticism of constant team tinkering. Technical director Devy Rigaux cited a downward trend in performances as the reason for the change.
Mirror - FootballGiovanni van Bronckhorst Appointed as Feyenoord Head Coach
According to renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Dutch football legend and former Liverpool assistant coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been appointed as the new head coach of Feyenoord. The announcement, made on June 15, confirms van Bronckhorst's return to the Netherlands after his stint at Liverpool. He will be joined by assistant coach Sipke Hulshoff. The news was reported by Hupu Soccer, citing Romano's post on X (formerly Twitter). Van Bronckhorst, a former Barcelona and Netherlands international, previously managed Feyenoord from 2015 to 2019, winning the Eredivisie title in 2017 and the KNVB Cup in 2018. This appointment marks his return to the club where he achieved significant success as a manager.
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