Corinthians have named Clarence Seedorf as their new head coach, marking the former Netherlands midfielder’s return to management for the first time since 2019.
The 50-year-old has signed a deal running through the end of 2027. He takes charge with Corinthians sitting 16th in Brazil’s top division, just one position above the relegation places with eight matches remaining.
Seedorf replaces Fernando Diniz, the former interim manager of Brazil, who was dismissed last week after Corinthians suffered seven straight league defeats.
His most recent managerial position was with Cameroon’s national side more than seven years ago. Before that, he had difficult spells in charge of AC Milan, Shenzhen FC and Deportivo La Coruna.
Seedorf described the opportunity as both a privilege and a major responsibility, promising to devote himself fully to creating a side that competes for every ball, throughout every minute and in pursuit of every win.
The Corinthians squad now under Seedorf’s leadership includes former Manchester United players Memphis Depay and Jesse Lingard.
The Dutch legend ended his playing career in 2014 after an outstanding spell at the highest level, winning four Champions League trophies: two with AC Milan and one each with Real Madrid and Ajax.
He is still the only footballer to have lifted the Champions League trophy with three separate clubs.
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