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

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

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.

Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia coach on Wednesday, tasked with taking the country to their first World Cup since independence.

Netherlands and Barcelona great Patrick Kluivert was named Indonesia coach on Wednesday, tasked with taking the country to their first World Cup

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.

Ex-Barcelona and Netherlands striker signs contract, but official admits supporters are still behind the sacked Korean ex-boss Shin Tae-yong.

The announcement followed Indonesia sacking coach Shin Tae-yong on Monday as it battles for a place at the 2026 World Cup. (This story has been corrected to fix the day of coach Shin Tae-yong's dismissal to Monday,