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AC Milan and Real Madrid legend Clarence Seedorf named new Deportivo boss until the end of the season

DEPORTIVO LA CORUNA have appointed Clarence Seedorf as their new manager until the end of the season.

The Dutchman will be the La Liga side's third coach this season following Sunday’s departure of Cristobal Parralo, who took over from former West Brom boss Pepe Mel.

 Clarence Seedorf has been named the new boss of Deportivo La Coruna
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Clarence Seedorf has been named the new boss of Deportivo La CorunaCredit: EPA
 Clarence Seedorf will be Depor's third manager of the season
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Clarence Seedorf will be Depor's third manager of the seasonCredit: EPA

Seedorf's pedigree as a player is no in doubt, he won the Champions League five times along with five league titles in Spain, Italy and Holland.

The former Holland midfielder made his managerial debut with old club AC Milan in 2014 but lasted just four months in charge.

He was then sacked after five months at Chinese outfit Shenzhen before being replaced with Sven-Goran Eriksson.

The former Real Madrid star will take over at the Riazor with his new side 18th in La Liga, three points from safety.

 

 Deportivo hope Seedorf can rescue them from a relegation battle in La Liga
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Deportivo hope Seedorf can rescue them from a relegation battle in La LigaCredit: EPA
 Clarence Seedorf spent three years at Real Madrid
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Clarence Seedorf spent three years at Real MadridCredit: Reuters

 

Depor were hammered 5-0 by Real Sociedad last Friday and are without a league win in seven games.

Seedorf, 41, played 87 times for Holland before retiring from international football in 2008.


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He refused to go to European championships that year due to his feud with national team boss Marco Van Basten.

The La Liga strugglers are taking a huge gamble on Seedorf who has managed just 36 games as a coach.

He was not the club’s first choice with Martin Lasarte and his Uruguay compatriot Diego Alonso reportedly rejecting the vacancy.

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