Corinthians appointed Clarence Seedorf as head coach on Sunday, marking his first managerial role since 2019. The 50-year-old Dutch legend signed a contract through the end of next year as the Brazilian club fights to avoid relegation. Currently 16th in the 20-team Brazilian league, Corinthians sits just one place above the drop zone.
Seedorf replaces Fernando Diniz, who was dismissed after seven consecutive league defeats. The squad includes Dutch forward Memphis Depay. Seedorf’s last coaching position was with Cameroon’s national team over seven years ago.
He previously managed three clubs, including AC Milan in 2014, but none of his roles lasted longer than six months. His most recent club job was with Deportivo La Coruña in 2018. As a player, Seedorf remains the only athlete to win the Champions League with three different clubs: Ajax (1995), Real Madrid (1998), and AC Milan (2003, 2007).
He concluded his playing career in Brazil with Botafogo.
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