Clarence Seedorf Named Head Coach of Corinthians Until 2027

Corinthians have appointed Clarence Seedorf as their new head coach on a contract running until the end of 2027. Seedorf, a former Netherlands international, takes over a Corinthians team currently positioned 16th in the Brazilian top flight, just above the relegation zone with eight matches remaining.

He replaces Fernando Diniz, who departed the club after a series of seven consecutive league defeats. Seedorf's immediate objective is to end the losing streak and secure the club's status in the top division.

He inherits a squad that includes former Manchester United players Memphis Depay and Jesse Lingard. Seedorf, 50, returns to management for the first time since 2019, having previously managed Cameroon, AC Milan, Shenzhen FC, and Deportivo La Coruna, though those roles did not yield significant success.

He expressed that taking on this challenge is both an honour and a major responsibility, committing to build a competitive team.