Overview
- Corinthians announced on Sunday, October 11 that they have hired Clarence Seedorf and signed him to a contract running until the end of 2027, posting the news on the club website and Twitter.
- Seedorf replaces Fernando Diniz, who was sacked after a run of seven consecutive league defeats that left the club 16th in the Brazilian championship.
- The 50-year-old Seedorf brings a high-profile playing career and a mixed coaching record that includes short spells at AC Milan, Shenzhen, Deportivo La Coruña and as Cameroon coach, and he had been available since leaving an advisory role at Esteghlal FC.
- Corinthians sit one point above the relegation zone with nine rounds left, face an immediate test against rival Palmeiras and have players such as Dutch forward Memphis Depay in their squad.
- The club will judge Seedorf mainly on short-term results and survival; failure to avoid relegation would be a major sporting and institutional setback for Corinthians and could prompt further change.