Veldman’s New Contract: What Lies Ahead for SC Heerenveen?
sc Heerenveen has officially appointed Robin Veldman as their new head coach, signing a contract that will keep him at the club until 2027. This marks a return for the 39-year-old coach to the team where he began his managerial career.
On Thursday, it became clear that Veldman would be succeeding Robin van Persie, who recently moved to Feyenoord. The club announced the deal on Friday, confirming Veldman’s appointment.
Veldman will replace interim coach Henk Brugge and is set to lead the team for the first time on Monday. His competitive debut will be during an away match against FC Utrecht on March 30.
Background as a Youth Coach
Veldman previously served as a youth coach at Heerenveen in both 2006 and 2017. Following these stints, he spent several years working within the youth academy of Ajax.
In 2021, Veldman transitioned to Belgium’s top club RSC Anderlecht, where he briefly took charge of the first team as interim coach. After a short tenure with Queen’s Park FC in Scotland, he returned to Club Brugge to manage the reserve team.
| Key Statistics | Details |
|---|---|
| Contract Length | Until 2027 |
| First Match | March 30 against FC Utrecht |
