Robin van Persie has reportedly rejected the opportunity to join Erik ten Hag's coaching staff at Manchester United.
Ten Hag is expected to be named Man United's new manager in the coming weeks following successful talks with the 20-time English champions over the recent international break.
According to ESPN, Van Persie has been approached over a return to Old Trafford, but the 38-year-old has signalled that he is not interested in following Ten Hag to Manchester.
The report claims that the former Red Devils striker is happy in his current role as assistant and striker coach at Feyenoord, while family reasons also contributed to his decision to turn down the approach.
Van Persie scored 58 goals in 105 appearances for Man United between 2012 and 2015, helping the club win the Premier League title during his time at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag allegedly wants to bring Ajax fitness coach Alessandro Schoenmaker with him to Old Trafford to oversee a change in the physical conditioning of the players.
Meanwhile, Rene Meulensteen, who was a first-team coach at Man United under Sir Alex Ferguson between 2007 and 2013, is also being linked with a return to the club.
Matt Law
