Patrick Kluivert is unlikely to experience much culture shock when he starts his time as head coach of Indonesia.

With spells at Ajax, AC Milan and Barcelona during his playing career, Patrick Kluivert was one of the most prominent strikers of his generation.

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

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.

The rapid naturalization of players from overseas who are eligible to represent Indonesia through a parent or grandparent, is the key to why the former Barcelona and Ajax star was appointed ...

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

Kluivert is set to debut on March 20 in a crucial head-to-head against Australia in Sydney. Five days later, Indonesia will host Bahrain in Jakarta, before closing out the group in June with matches against China and leaders Japan, who currently seem untouchable.

Kluivert’s first qualifying match will be Indonesia’s trip to Australia on March 20, before they face Bahrain in Jakarta five days later. Kluivert, 48, said he preferred to play attacking football in a 4-3-3 formation but was open to being flexible.

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