Seedorf named Corinthians head coach on contract through 2027

Brazilian club Corinthians has appointed Dutchman Clarence Seedorf as head coach, replacing Fernando Diniz, on a deal running through December 2027.

• Corinthians announced on Sunday the appointment of Clarence Seedorf as head coach, replacing Fernando Diniz.
• The contract runs through December 2027, announced hours before the club's derby against Palmeiras.
• Seedorf said accepting the challenge is a great honor and a huge responsibility, pledging to build a team that fights for every ball and victory.
• Corinthians sit 16th in Brazil's top flight, one point above the relegation zone.
• Corinthians' new head coach Seedorf replaced Fernando Diniz, who was dismissed after seven consecutive league defeats.
• The appointment marks Seedorf's first coaching job since 2019, with his previous stints each lasting under six months.