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Corinthians appoint Clarence Seedorf as head coach
Corinthians have appointed former Netherlands midfielder Clarence Seedorf as head coach.
The Brazilian club is 16th in the top division, one place above the relegation zone, with eight league games left.
Seedorf replaces Fernando Diniz, who was sacked after Corinthians lost seven league games in a row.
The 50-year-old has not coached since his spell with Cameroon’s national team ended more than seven years ago.
He has also coached AC Milan, Shenzhen FC and Deportivo La Coruña, but those club spells were brief.
Seedorf’s contract runs until the end of 2027.
He takes over a squad that includes former Manchester United players Memphis Depay and Jesse Lingard as Corinthians try to avoid relegation.
Corinthians have appointed Clarence Seedorf as head coach on a contract through the end of 2027.
The 50-year-old returns to coaching for the first time since 2019.
Corinthians are 16th in Brazil’s top division, one place above the relegation zone, with eight games left.
Seedorf replaces Fernando Diniz, who was dismissed after Corinthians lost seven consecutive league games.
Seedorf won four Champions League titles as a player and remains the only player to win the competition with three different clubs.
- Who
- Corinthians appointed Clarence Seedorf, a former Netherlands midfielder, as head coach.
- What
- Seedorf signed a contract through the end of 2027. It is his first coaching role since 2019.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Corinthians, in Brazil’s top division.
- Why
- Seedorf takes over as Corinthians fight to avoid relegation after seven consecutive league defeats.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Seedorf’s most recent club coaching job was with Deportivo La Coruña.
Corinthians dismissed Fernando Diniz after seven consecutive league defeats.
Corinthians hired Seedorf as head coach.
- Contract
- Through the end of 2027
- League position
- 16th in Brazil’s top division
- Relegation position
- One place above the relegation zone
- Games remaining
- Eight
- Previous coach
- Fernando Diniz
- Champions League titles
- Four
What people are saying
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,
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