Corinthians Appoint Clarence Seedorf as Head Coach
Corinthians have appointed Clarence Seedorf as their head coach, with the 50-year-old taking on his first coaching role since 2019.
Seedorf Inherits Corinthians Squad Fighting Relegation
Seedorf takes over a squad sitting 16th in the Brazilian top flight, positioned one place above the relegation zone with eight matches remaining in the season. The Dutch great succeeds Fernando Diniz, who was sacked by Corinthians after the club lost seven consecutive league games. Seedorf inherits a roster that includes former Manchester United players Memphis Depay and Jesse Lingard.
Seedorf Brings Champions League Success to Coaching Role
Seedorf’s last coaching assignment was with the Cameroon national team more than seven years ago. His previous managerial stints included spells at AC Milan, Shenzhen FC, and Deportivo La Coruña, each of which lasted under six months. As a player, Seedorf enjoyed a glittering career before retiring in 2014, winning four Champions League titles with three different clubs—Ajax in 1995, Real Madrid in 1998, and AC Milan in 2003 and 2007. He remains the only player to win the Champions League with three different clubs, and he finished his playing career in Brazil with Botafogo.
Objectives for the Final Eight Matches
Taking on this challenge is an honour, but also a huge responsibility.
Seedorf will look to reverse the team’s downward momentum immediately as Corinthians prepares for the final push of the league campaign.
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