Manchester United hero Robin van Persie is in the running to become a head coach.

Van Persie is among those being considered for the job at Eredivisie strugglers Heerenveen.

Per AD in the Netherlands, Van Persie is eager to work as a head coach after earning his badges.

He believes that he can coach at the very top level and has a lot to impart to a new generation of players.

The forward won the Premier League at United after spending most of his career at Arsenal.

Kees van Wonderen, Heerenveen's current boss, will leave when the season ends.