Unemployed since the end of his adventure with Adana Demirspor in December 2023, Patrick Kluivert has found a position as coach. The former Batavian international will be named head of Indonesia, which he will try to qualify for the next World Cup.
Patrick Kluivert will discover a new continent. After experiences in South America, Africa, Oceania and Europe, the former legendary striker will be appointed to Asia.
The former Ajax Amsterdam and Barça scorer will take charge of the Indonesian team for two years, plus two years as an option, according to Fabrizio Romano. An unexpected destination for this true globetrotter, a little over a year after his last experience on the sidelines – that of Adana Demirspor in Turkey (8 wins, 6 draws, 6 defeats).
From Brisbane to Curaçao via PSG and Barça
After his playing career ended at Lille in 2008, Kluivert held various positions: assistant coach (AZ Alkmaar, Brisbane Roar), coach of Twente U21, head coach of Adana Demispor, coach of Curaçao (twice), assistant coach to Clarence Seedorf in Cameroon, director of football at PSG and training at Barça…
His presentation as new coach should take place this Sunday in Indonesia. Once inducted, Justin Kluivert's father will try to qualify the Merah Putih (The Reds and Whites) for the 2026 World Cup. They are currently third in their group, behind Japan and Australia, and can still qualify for the North American World Cup from the third round of qualifying.
Romain Daveau Journalist RMC Sport
