Robin van Persie Manchester United manager speculation, Digi Mart USA News: Robin van Persie was dismissed without ceremony by Feyenoord, and over the weekend he appeared in England at a notable location, according to the Dutch publisher SoccerNews.nl. Speculation about his next move has already begun.
Feyenoord’s new chief executive, Robert Eenhoorn, spoke to the Algemeen Dagblad about the dismissal. Van Persie had been appointed during the 2024/2025 season, replacing Brian Priske, and the club had finished second the previous season.
Behind the scenes, however, the situation was far from calm, and a significant part of the squad reacted strongly against him.
Eenhoorn said the decision was not based on feelings or results alone. “I make choices based on trend lines in processes, and on how they run.
Facts are facts. I was part of the analysis,” he said.
He added that together with new technical director Dévy Rigaux, he decided a new coach was needed, and described his final conversation with Van Persie as brief.
Van Persie’s playing career took him from Feyenoord to Arsenal and then to Manchester United, where he won a Premier League title under Sir Alex Ferguson. Over the weekend, the club celebrated 40 years of Ferguson’s association with Manchester United with a large dinner.
Van Persie shared images from the event on social media, showing him seated with Edwin van der Sar, current United manager Michael Carrick and Ferguson.
Speaking to Manchester United TV, Van Persie said he looked back on his time at the club with great pride, adding, “I came to work every day with a smile. At Manchester United I had the time of my life.” He told De Volkskrant that he is generally not in favor of changing coaches every year and that a project like Wenger at Arsenal or Ferguson at United appealed to him.
Manchester United’s current situation is under scrutiny. Carrick faces intense pressure after a dramatic 4-4 draw at home to Aston Villa on Sunday, and he was cheered by supporters.
Following Erik ten Hag and Rubén Amorim, the Englishman, who finished last season successfully as interim manager, could also be at risk.
The article notes that Van Persie was in Manchester over the weekend for other commitments, and that he had previously returned to United to take coaching steps in 2024 during Ten Hag’s tenure. It suggests that after Heerenveen and Feyenoord, a move abroad may follow, and that English observers remain impressed by Van Persie as a player and by his philosophy.
The publication concludes that a position at Manchester United could become available soon. This report is based on a single publisher article and has not been independently verified.
