startogel -Patrick Kluivert, the new coach of the Indonesian national team, arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Tangerang City, Saturday (11/1/2025). His arrival was greeted by supporters who had been waiting since the afternoon. Based on observation conditionforlife.com, Kluivert came out from the entrance of Terminal 3 around 19: 22 pm, after a long journey from Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport. The supporters who filled the airport area cheered “Indonesia! Indonesia! Indonesia!”while waving a scarf that says “Indonesia”. Kluivert, wearing a white T-shirt, brown blazer and matching trousers, seemed impressed along with the warm welcome. “He was very happy with a very friendly reception. He said really top, ” said PSSI Exco member, Arya Sinulingga.
What is Patrick Kluivert’s goal with the Indonesian national team?
Patrick Kluivert is officially contracted by PSSI until 2027 with the big goal of bringing Indonesia to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. As a replacement for Shin Tae-yong, the former Barcelona striker is expected to be able to handle communication barriers that had been the case for the Indonesian national team. Kluivert stopped by along with two Dutch assistant coaches, Alex Pastoor and Denny Landzaat, who have extensive experience in the world of football. “Congratulations to Patrick Kluivert, Alex Pastoor and Denny Landzaat. Let’s work hard together and add the best to realize Garuda’s dream worldwide. Let’s go!”wrote PSSI chairman, Erick Thohir on his Instagram account.
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As a coach, Kluivert brings a long experience in the world of football. As a player, he played for major clubs such as Ajax Amsterdam, AC Milan, and Valencia, as well as being an assistant coach at AZ Alkmaar and NEC Nijmegen. In a joint interview with De Telegraaf, Wednesday (8/1/2025), Kluivert admitted that he was enthusiastic about accepting the offer to train the Indonesian national team. “Indonesia is a shared country of nearly 300 million people, most of whom love football. In addition, there is now the possibility of Indonesians in Europe,” said Kluivert.
What is Kluivert’s First agenda in Indonesia?
After being officially introduced on Sunday (12/1/2025) at The Mulia Hotel, Jakarta, at 15.00 WIB, Patrick Kluivert is scheduled to meet with Indonesian national team players who play in League 1. This meeting is expected to accelerate adaptation in Kluivert and the players.
“There are some activities, maybe he meets with League 1 players. Hopefully they can quickly interact with each other, ” said Arya Sinulingga.
In addition, Kluivert can visit Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (GBK) to review the facilities that can be used by the Indonesian national team. Although there is no training agenda yet, this visit is Kluivert’s first way to get to know the Indonesian football environment more closely.
Hope for Patrick Kluivert
A huge burden now rests on the shoulders of Patrick Kluivert. PSSI and the supporters hope he can bring positive changes and realize Indonesia’s big dream to appear in the World Cup.
In addition, Kluivert is expected to be able to adapt to the local culture, including learning Indonesian. ” I think he can realize that along with training Indonesia, he is definitely trying to realize Indonesia more deeply, ” concluded Arya.
Source: tunemaru.com