ROTTERDAM, June 17 : Feyenoord have appointed Giovanni van Bronckhorst as their new coach, bringing him back to the club to replace Robin van Persie, who was fired earlier this month.
Van Bronckhorst took Feyenoord to the Dutch league title in 2017, in the middle of a four-year spell in charge of the club. They also won the Dutch Cup twice and two Super Cups, and the five trophies make Van Bronckhorst the club’s most successful coach.
He was also a player at the club and captain of their Dutch Cup-winning team in 2008.
The 51-year-old signed a contract for two seasons, with an option for a third year, the club announced on Wednesday.
He will be assisted by Sipke Hulshoff, who together with Van Bronckhorst served on Arne Slot’s staff at Liverpool this past season.
Van Persie was sacked despite Feyenoord finishing the Dutch season as runners-up and qualifying to compete in the Champions League.
(Writing by Mark Gleeson in Atlanta; Editing by Toby Chopra)
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Channel NewsAsia (CNA)Party-alignedCenter4 days agoFeyenoord has appointed Giovanni van Bronckhorst as their new head coach, returning him to the club after previously leading them to multiple titles including the Dutch league, cup, and Super Cups. He replaces Robin van Persie, who was dismissed despite the team finishing second in the league and qualifying for the Champions League. Van Bronckhorst will be supported by Sipke Hulshoff, his former colleague under Arne Slot at Liverpool.
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