Clarence Seedorf, former AC Milan midfielder, has signed a new contract with Corinthians, who appoint him as manager of the Brazilian club with performance obligation until 2027. The Dutch coach, 50, declared that he felt honored and at the same time responsible to accept the challenge, promising to give his all and build a team ready to fight for every ball and every victory.
Timão president, OsmarStabile, welcomed Seedorf with enthusiasm, underlining the importance of a professional of his caliber to lead the club in a delicate period of the Brazilian championship. “We chose Seedorf based on his work profile and we are confident that he and his technical staff will help us overcome this phase,” Stabile said.
Sports director MarceloPaz added that the negotiation was the result of a great effort by all parties. “Seedorf is a multiple champion athlete with a solid path, he has already played in the Brazilian championship and this was a determining factor in our choice,” explained Paz.
With the signing of Seedorf, Corinthians enters the season with a new technical reference point, ready to focus on dynamic management and take advantage of the international experience of its new coach. The club, which has already shown some instability in its technical management in recent years, hopes that Seedorf's presence can consolidate the team and improve its performance in the league. The next step will be the start of the collaboration, with the aim of taking Timão towards more ambitious results.