Overview
- Feyenoord announced on June 17, 2026 that Giovanni van Bronckhorst has signed a two-year contract with a one-year club option to become first-team head coach.
- The appointment replaces Robin van Persie, who was dismissed earlier in June after an internal review of a season that fell short domestically and in Europe.
- Sipke Hulshoff, who worked with Arne Slot at Liverpool, was named Van Bronckhorst’s deputy to provide tactical continuity and familiarity with the club structure.
- Van Bronckhorst returns with a proven record at Feyenoord, having won the 2016–17 Eredivisie and multiple KNVB Cups, plus recent experience at Beşiktaş and on Liverpool’s coaching staff.
- Feyenoord’s new sporting leaders say the hire starts a summer rebuild focused on recruitment and squad changes to close the gap with PSV and improve Champions League performance, a move that will test players and raise expectations among fans.