Struggling Corinthians Sign Seedorf as Manager
The former Netherlands midfielder takes over after seven straight league losses, with Corinthians one point above the relegation zone.
- On Sunday, Brazilian side Corinthians hired former Netherlands midfielder Clarence Seedorf as head coach on a contract through the end of the 2027 season, bringing the 50-year-old back to management after seven years.
- Seedorf replaces manager Fernando Diniz, who was fired Wednesday after Corinthians lost seven consecutive league games with a squad featuring Dutch forward Memphis Depay.
- Corinthians currently sits 16th in the 20-team Brazilian league, positioned one place above the relegation zone in a critical fight for survival.
- Facing an immediate challenge, Corinthians visits second-placed Palmeiras later on Sunday, providing Seedorf with a high-stakes debut match in his first game as manager.
- Seedorf returns to management after seven years, having previously coached Milan when they were 11th and most recently managed Cameroon before being sacked in July 2019.
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