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Almost Dutch champions with AZ Alkmaar before the 2019-20 season was declared null and void, runner-up in the Conference League with Feyenoord in 2022, and finally winner of the Eredivisie last season, there's a reason why a certain Robin van Persie wanted to learn from him.

Rewind two years ago and the now retired former Manchester United striker was being tipped for a return to Old Trafford, with the Red Devils having just appointed Erik ten Hag after his tremendous spell with Ajax.

Ten Hag offered him the chance to part of his coaching staff but Van Persie made it clear that he'd prefer to stay in the Netherlands.



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That's because while managing boyhood club Feyenoord's under-18 and under-19 sides, Van Persie is also involved in Slot's first-team training sessions and gets a first-hand look at a 'disciple' of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Van Persie shares the same principles, so opted to remain among his Rotterdam roots.

"I want my team to be really attacking because then you have the best chance of winning," the ex-United hero affirmed last year, a nod to Guardiola's philosophy of constantly being on the front foot.

But that doesn't mean to say that Van Persie doesn't respect Ten Hag - far from it in fact.

Erik ten Hag offered Robin van Persie a coaching role at Manchester United.

The Reds had looked at bringing former player Xabi Alonso back to Anfield following his outstanding season with Bayer Leverkusen, but the Spaniard's decision to stay with the newly-crowned German champions switched their focus.

Slot is open to the switch but although he doesn't have a release clause, Feyenoord would demand a €10million (£8.6m) compensation package.
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