Feyenoord has fired head coach Robin van Persie with immediate effect. The decision was made by the club’s new management, with reports indicating that the new technical director intervened to end van Persie’s tenure. The dismissal marks an abrupt change in leadership for the Dutch side.
Intervention by New Technical Director
The removal of van Persie was a direct action taken by the club’s incoming administration. According to local media reports, the new technical director intervened to ensure the head trainer was dismissed immediately. This move reflects a swift shift in authority and strategic direction following the arrival of the new club leadership.
Immediate Termination of Tenure
Multiple reports, including those from De Telegraaf and RTL.nl, confirmed that Feyenoord is parting ways with van Persie "per direct". The decision to stop his tenure immediately suggests a fundamental misalignment between the coach and the new administration’s vision for the team’s future.