Giovanni van Bronckhorst reappointed head coach of Feyenoord
BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:36 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been reappointed as head coach of Feyenoord on a two-year contract, with an option for a third year. He takes over from Robin van Persie, who was sacked after 16 months. Van Bronckhorst previously managed Feyenoord from 2015 to 2019, achieving significant success, including an Eredivisie title. His last position was at Besiktas, where he left after a poor start to the season. Van Bronckhorst expressed that Feyenoord is a significant part of his life, having been involved with the club since childhood.
- •Giovanni van Bronckhorst is back as Feyenoord's head coach.
- •He signs a two-year contract with a one-year option.
- •He replaces Robin van Persie, who was dismissed.
- •Van Bronckhorst previously managed Feyenoord from 2015 to 2019.
- •He recently left Besiktas after a brief tenure.
- 4:36 PMBBC Football — Van Bronckhorst returns to Feyenoord as head coach
"Giovanni van Bronckhorst is reappointed as Feyenoord head coach on a two-year contract with a one-year option to extend.
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