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.

Indonesia sacked South Korean Shin Tae-yong as its national soccer coach on Monday, the chief of its football association said, citing the need for better leadership as the country battles for a place in the 2026 World Cup.

Zainudin disclosed that PSSI is currently considering three candidates, although he declined to reveal their names.

Patrick Kluivert is set to sign an initial two-year contract and will be unveiled as Tim Garuda coach on Jan 12, according to reports. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Indonesia sacked coach Shin Tae-yong on Monday with the country's football chief saying the team needed stronger leadership as it battles for a place at the 2026 World Cup.

The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has surprisingly announced the termination of the contract with coach Shin Tae-yong, who was leading the national and U23 teams.

FA head says a replacement from Europe will arrive on January 11, with one of the names thrown about being ex-Barcelona coach Louis Van Gaal.

Indonesia has dismissed coach Shin Tae-yong as football chief Erick Thohir calls for stronger leadership in pursuit of a World Cup 2026 berth. A new coach will be introduced in January to boost communication and strategies.

Given they are still in the hunt for what would be quite remarkable qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the fact that he has been the man responsible for their remarkable rise from the doldrums,