The former Barcelona and Netherlands striker has signed contract until 2027 with an option for an extension, football association says.

Patrick Kluivert is unlikely to experience much culture shock when he starts his time as head coach of Indonesia national football team. The majority of players on the men’s national team were born or raised in the Netherlands,

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.

JAKARTA: Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia coach on Wednesday (Jan 8), tasked with taking the country to their first World Cup since independence. The 48-year-old fo

Former Dutch star striker Patrick Kluivert has signed a two-year contract to be the head coach of Indonesia, with an option to extend for another two years.

He has signed a two-year contract from 2025 to 2027 with an option for an extension as the South-east Asians aim for the World Cup. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Indonesian football team is composed of a majority of players who were born or raised in the Netherlands, Kluivert’s home country.

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.

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.

Patrick Kluivert is the new national coach of Indonesia. The former Ajax and FC Barcelona forward joins up with the Indonesian Association as the team ranked 127th in the FIFA rankings aim