"Taking on this challenge is an honor, but also a great responsibility. I am here to give everything I have and build a team that fights for every ball, every minute, every victory," said the new coach of Timão, a current member of the supervisory board of the Dutch Football Federation (KNVB).
Seedorf retired from playing after defending for the Rio-based Alvinegro. Before playing in Brazil, the midfielder was a star in Europe between the late 1990s and early 2000s. Seedorf, the greatest UEFA tournament winner for different clubs, won a total of four titles: for Ajax (Netherlands), Real Madrid (Spain) and Milan (Italy) – he won the latter twice.
And it was at Milan that Seedorf began his coaching career in 2014. After leading Shenzhen FC (China), Deportivo La Coruña (Spain) and the Cameroon national team. Despite his experience, Seedorf has not yet won titles as a coach.
Enthusiastic about the challenge of preventing the São Paulo team from being relegated to Série B next year, the coach addressed the Corinthians fans directly, inPublication on social media.
Hey Corinthians fans, I'm so happy to have the opportunity to lead such a great club. I really remember the passion of the fans in the stands, and I'm sure we'll need your support for the rest of the championship. With a lot of hard work, we'll do our best for Corinthians. Thanks!