Giovanni van Bronckhorst is set to become the new Feyenoord manager just three days after his Liverpool exit.
The 51-year-old will succeed former Arsenal and Manchester United star Robin van Persie, who was axed by his boyhood club this month.
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Giovanni van Bronckhorst has returned to a head coach role after his stint as Arne Slot's assistantCredit: Getty
It will be Van Bronckhorst's first senior management role since he was sacked by Turkish side Besiktas in November 2024.
In an ironic twist of fate, the Dutchman will also be supported by Sipke Hulshoff, who was Arne Slot's No.2 at Feyenoord and Liverpool.
The duo were only officially announced to have left Anfield on Friday, weeks after their compatriot Slot was relieved of head coach duties.
Van Bronckhorst only arrived as part of a revamped Liverpool backroom team last summer following John Heitinga's exit.
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The former left-back came through the Feyenoord ranks as a player before turning professional with his boyhood side in 1993.
It will be his second stint in the dugout at De club aan de Maas, who handed him his first senior management job 11 years ago.
Van Bronckhorst rewarded Feyenoord's faith by winning the KNVB Cup in his first season and then followed that up 12 months later by delivering the club's first Eredivisie title for 18 years.
The ex-Barcelona, Arsenal and Rangers midfielder made the decision to seek pastures new after four years in 2019.
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