Following the appointment of Giovanni van Bronckhorst as the new manager of Feyenoord, the club addressed the recent dismissal of former manager Robin van Persie. Technical Director Devy Rigaux stated that the decision to relieve Van Persie of his duties was not predetermined prior to Van Bronckhorst’s hiring. Rigaux emphasized this point during the official presentation of the new manager, aiming to dispel any suggestion of a pre-arranged plan. The club’s leadership wanted to ensure a fair assessment of the situation before making a final decision regarding Van Persie’s position. This clarification comes after speculation surrounding the timing and reasoning behind the managerial change. Van Bronckhorst’s appointment marks a new chapter for Feyenoord, while the circumstances of Van Persie’s departure remain a point of discussion.