Clarence Seedorf appointed head coach of Corinthians
Brazilian club Corinthians has appointed Clarence Seedorf as its head coach. The 50-year-old Dutch specialist has signed a contract running through the end of 2027.
Operativ Media reports that Seedorf described his new role as a great honor and responsibility. He stated his intention to build a team that gives maximum effort and fights for every ball and victory.
According to club president Osmar Stabile, welcoming an experienced specialist like Seedorf to the team is a great pleasure. He expressed confidence that the coach and his backroom staff will help the club overcome its current difficult spell in the Brazilian championship.
Corinthians will be the fifth team of Seedorf's managerial career. He previously served as head coach of Milan (2014), Shenzhen (2016), Deportivo (2018), and the Cameroon national team (2018–2019).
Most recently, the Dutch specialist served as a member of the supervisory board of the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB).
Corinthians currently sits 16th in the Brazilian league standings with 32 points from 29 matches. The team is set to play away against second-placed Palmeiras (60 points) overnight on October 12.
