Indonesia hired former Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert as head coach on Wednesday. The announcement came two days after the PSSI, Indonesia’s soccer federation, dismissed Shin Tae-yong despite the South Korean taking the Southeast Asian nation to within sight of a first World Cup appearance since 1938 when it competed as the Dutch East Indies.

Indonesia has announced that Patrick Kluivert, the Netherlands and FC Barcelona's legend, is their new head coach. The post Indonesia Shockingly Names Patrick Kluivert As New Head Coach appeared first on Stadium Rant.

Patrick Kluivert has been named the new head coach of Indonesia on a two-year contract. The former Barcelona and Netherlands forward replaces Shin Tae-yong, and will aim to guide the Pasukan Garuda to only their second World Cup finals.

Indonesia's soccer federation has appointed former Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert as the new head coach, succeeding Shin Tae-yong. Kluivert, with a stellar playing and coaching background, is set to lead the team in the next World Cup qualifiers,

Indonesia have named former Netherlands and Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert as their head coach. The 48-year-old replaces South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong, and will look to qualify his new side for the expanded 48-team World Cup in 2026.

Former Newcastle and Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert has been named new coach of the Indonesian national team.

Patrick Kluivert has been chosen as the new coach of Indonesia following the dismissal of Shin Taeyong earlier this week, the Indonesia FA (PSSI) announced on Wednesday.

Former Netherlands forward Patrick Kluivert has been appointed as the new men's national team coach for Indonesia, succeeding Shin Tae-yong. His tenure aims to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup. Kluivert brings experience from roles across European and international teams to the position.

Just two days after the shock dismissal of Shin Tae-Yong, Netherlands legend Patrick Kluivert has been announced as the new coach of Indonesia. PSSI, Indonesian football's governing body, confirmed the appointment on Wednesday afternoon, with Kluivert signing an initial two-year contract -- through to 2027 -- that has an extension option.

Indonesia announced on Wednesday the appointment of former Netherlands forward Patrick Kluivert as their new men's national team coach, a move to bolster their bid to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

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JAKARTA - Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert on Sunday said he aims to take football-mad Indonesia to their first World Cup since independence, as he was officially unveiled as their new coach.