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Brazil: Corinthians in crisis chooses Seerdorf as coach

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Corinthians, in crisis with seven consecutive defeats and 16th in the Brasileirão, has announced the hiring of Clarence Seedorf as new coach to replace Fernando Diniz, who was sacked.
The former Dutch midfielder, winner of three Champions Leagues with different clubs, has signed until 2027 and will make his debut on 19 October against Vitória.

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Corinthians is going through a difficult period with seven consecutive defeats in the Brasileirão, finding themselves in the relegation zone in 16th place with 32 points, just one above Internacional.

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Crisis-hit Corinthians have announced they have appointed Clarence Seedorf as their new manager. The former Dutch midfielder arrives in place of Fernando Diniz, who was recently sacked, and will have the task of taking the Paulista club out of the fight against relegation. With seven consecutive defeats, Corinthians is currently 16th in the Brasileirão, with 32 points, just one more than fourth-last Internacional.

"Taking on this challenge is an honor, but also a great responsibility. I am here to give my all and build a team that fights for every ball, every minute, every victory," the Dutchman, who has signed a contract until the end of 2027 and is expected to make his debut on 19 October, against Vitória, at the Neo Química Arena, declared on the club's official website. Seedorf has made the history of world football: he is the only player to have won the Champions League with three different teams, with Ajax in 1995, with Real Madrid in 1998 and with Milan, in 2003 and 2007. In addition to being one of the champions of the Dutch national team in the 1990s and 2000s.

As a coach, he managed Milan, Shenzhen, Deportivo La Coruña and Cameroon without ever winning a title. His last assignment, with the Cameroon national team, ended in July 2019.