Giovanni van Bronckhorst delighted to return to Feyenoord

Giovanni van Bronckhorst expressed his delight yesterday after returning as head coach of Feyenoord, describing the appointment as a reunion with a club he knows intimately. He noted that his wife saw a twinkle in his eyes, confirming his excitement.

During his first press conference after the comeback, van Bronckhorst addressed the media as the new head coach of the Rotterdammers. The session marked his initial public appearance in the role.

He concluded the briefing with the words, "Het voelt heel goed". The statement summed up his emotional response to the appointment.

Van Bronckhorst reflected on his long‑standing relationship with Feyenoord, saying he has a past with the club and hopes for a very beautiful future. He described the environment as familiar territory for him.

He explained, "Ik was wel verrast. Een mooie waardering richting mij met de vraag, en dat voelde goed. Tuurlijk ga je daar dan over nadenken, praten met je gezin. Uiteindelijk voelde ik zelf dat de energie er was. Mijn vrouw zag een twinkeling in mijn ogen.". He said the approach felt like a genuine appreciation.

He mentioned discussing the opportunity with his family before confirming his decision. The family conversation reinforced his belief that the energy was present.

His wife’s observation of a twinkle in his eyes highlighted the personal significance of the role. The reaction underscored his enthusiasm for the new challenge.