.png){kind=logo}
Patrick Kluivert is starting an exciting new journey as the head coach of the Indonesia national football team. The Dutch football legend announced the big news a few days ago, and fans were thrilled to hear it. Famous football journalist Fabrizio Romano shared the story on his platforms and the instagram of 433. He did a short interview with Kluivert, where he talked about his excitement for the job and his hopes to help Indonesian football grow.
Patrick Kluivert the football legend across Europe
Patrick Kluivert isn’t just a name in football; he’s a legend who brought flair and a talent for scoring goals wherever he went. In Amsterdam, Kluivert began his career at AFC Ajax, where he famously scored the winning goal in the 1995 UEFA Champions League final. He later moved to AC Milan in Italy before joining FC Barcelona, where he enjoyed the most productive period of his career. After leaving Barcelona, he played for Newcastle United in England, Valencia CF in Spain, PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands, and Lille OSC in France. On the international stage, Kluivert was just as iconic, scoring goal after goal for the Netherlands and cementing his place as one of their all-time greats. A career like his? Pure football magic!
A new chapter in Indonesia football
In the interview Fabrizio Romano, Kluivert shared his excitement, calling it a "great honor" to lead the team. His main focus is to improve how the players communicate, work together, and understand tactics, with the goal of building a strong and competitive team. “A team is not just about coaches, players or people around the team.“ “we’re talking about all the supporters, They are a vital part of our journey”,says Kluivert.
Patrick has signed a two-year contract, with the possibility of extending it for another two years. His main goal is to help Indonesia qualify for the 2026 World Cup. The journey begins on March 20, when Indonesia plays Australia in his first competitive match as coach. With his experience as both a player and coach, Kluivert brings a lot of knowledge and ideas, and fans are curious to see how he can change Indonesian football. The video of the interview has already reached over 11 million views, showing how excited people are.
