Corinthians appoint Seedorf as head coach

Brazilian club Corinthians have appointed former Netherlands midfielder Clarence Seedorf as their head coach on a contract until the end of 2027.

The 50-year-old takes charge with Corinthians 16th in the Brazilian top flight, one place above the relegation zone, with eight matches remaining in the season.

Seedorf replaces Fernando Diniz, the former interim coach of Brazil’s national team, who was sacked last week after Corinthians suffered seven consecutive league defeats.

The appointment marks Seedorf’s return to coaching after more than seven years away from the dugout. His last managerial role was with the Cameroon national team, while previous club spells at AC Milan, Shenzhen FC and Deportivo La Coruna produced mixed results.

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“Taking on this challenge is an honour, but also a huge responsibility. I am here to give my all and build a team that fights for every ball, every minute, every victory,” Seedorf said following his appointment.

He inherits a Corinthians squad that includes former Manchester United players Memphis Depay and Jesse Lingard, with the immediate task of improving the team’s results and moving it away from the relegation zone.

Seedorf retired from professional football in 2014 after a distinguished playing career that included four UEFA Champions League titles.

He won the competition twice with AC Milan and once each with Real Madrid and Ajax, making him the only player to have won the Champions League with three different clubs.