• Former Arsenal and Man Utd striker signs deal until 2027
• Van Persie leaves Heerenveen to rejoin hometown club

Robin van Persie has been appointed the new manager of Feyenoord, with the former Manchester United and Arsenal forward signing a deal until 2027.

The 41-year-old, who won the Premier League title with United in 2013 and FA Cup with Arsenal in 2005, leaves Heerenveen to take over at De Kuip. Van Persie collected seven victories from his 23 games in charge at Heerenveen, leading the club to ninth place in the Eredivisie.