Giovanni van Bronckhorst has wasted no time finding his next move after getting the boot from Liverpool last week. The Dutchman is reportedly set to take charge of Feyenoord, with fellow dismissed Red Sipke Hulshoff joining him as assistant.

It's been a whirlwind week at Anfield following Arne Slot's departure and the arrival of new manager Andoni Iraola. Van Bronckhorst and Hulshoff were among the coaching casualties as the club began its fresh chapter under new leadership.

The pair's swift return to Dutch football makes perfect sense. Van Bronckhorst knows Feyenoord inside out, having come through their youth system before making his professional debut in 1993. Hulshoff, meanwhile, served as Slot's assistant at the Rotterdam club before following him to Merseyside.

Van Bronckhorst's first stint as Feyenoord manager was nothing short of spectacular. He lifted the KNVB Cup in his debut season before delivering the club's first Eredivisie title in 18 years the following campaign. That success earned him a move to Rangers, where he guided the Scottish giants to a Europa League final.

His managerial journey took him to Turkey with Besiktas, though that adventure proved short-lived. The club showed him the door after just 20 matches, which ultimately led to his arrival at Liverpool following our Premier League triumph.

Van Bronckhorst replaced John Hetinga at Anfield but couldn't arrest the Reds' slide as we finished fifth last season. That disappointing campaign prompted the significant personnel changes we've witnessed in recent weeks.

Now he'll be tasked with replacing Robin van Persie, who was sacked by Feyenoord just last week. The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker lasted just one full season in Rotterdam, finishing second but a massive 19 points behind champions PSV.

Van Persie faced criticism for constantly tinkering with his squad, something that clearly didn't sit well with the Feyenoord hierarchy. Technical director Devy Rigaux pulled the trigger after conducting what he called a "thorough internal evaluation" that highlighted declining performances both domestically and in Europe.

"We looked at several factors, including the development of the team's performances and the downward trend in points collected, both in Europe and in the Eredivisie," Rigaux explained. "The conclusion was that it would be better to start the new season with a new head coach."

For Van Bronckhorst, this represents a chance at redemption with his boyhood club. He knows the expectations, the culture, and what it takes to succeed at De Kuip Stadium. Having Hulshoff alongside him provides continuity and expertise from their time working together in English football.

Whilst their Liverpool chapter ended disappointingly, both coaches gained valuable Premier League experience that should serve them well back in the Netherlands. Feyenoord will be hoping Van Bronckhorst can recapture the magic of his previous spell and mount a serious title challenge.

The speed of this appointment suggests Feyenoord had their succession plan ready before wielding the axe on Van Persie. With Van Bronckhorst's proven track record at the club and intimate knowledge of Dutch football, it looks a shrewd move on paper.

Whether he can bridge that 19-point gap to PSV remains the defining question of his second coming.