Rangers fans have taken to Twitter to react after Robin van Persie sent Giovanni van Bronckhorst a message, after he replaced Steven Gerrard.
What’s the story?
Well, Van Persie knows Van Bronckhorst well, as the pair used to play for the Netherlands together.
They also spent time at Feyenoord, where Van Bronckhorst was Van Persie’s manager – the pair won the Dutch Cup together in 2018, and also the Johan Cruyff Shield.
After hearing the news, Van Persie wished the 46-year-old well as he embarks on a new challenge at Rangers.
You can see the Dutchman’s tweet in full below.
Given their excellent relationship, some Rangers supporters have called on Van Persie to follow Van Bronckhorst to Ibrox.
Of course, the former Arsenal and Manchester United striker is retired now, but the Rangers fans want him to join Van Bronckhorst’s coaching staff.
Who is joining Van Bronckhorst at Rangers?
It remains to be seen if Van Persie will follow Van Bronckhorst, but let’s take a look at who the Dutchman is supposedly bringing to Rangers.
According to De Telegraaf, Van Bronckhorst is set to hire Roy Maakay as his assistant.
Rangers fans should have heard of Maakay, who was one of the best players on the planet during his prime – he won the European Golden Shoe and also the Pichichi Trophy in 2003.
Furthermore, the Daily Record believe Arno Philips and Yori Bosschaart will also be following Van Bronckhorst to Rangers.
The pair will join his backroom staff, as Rangers attempt to defend their Scottish Premiership title.
For now, let’s see how the Rangers fans on Twitter reacted to Van Persie’s message…
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