DomainJava .COM – The change in leadership in the Indonesian National Team sparked various reactions after Shin Tae-yong officially left his post.
Now, Patrick Kluivert, a former world football star, has taken over this position by bringing a new approach to the Garuda squad.
In his interview with Najwa Shihab, Kluivert admitted that the decision to lead the Indonesian National Team was taken with awareness of sharp public criticism.
He believes that changing coaches is a common thing in professional football.
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Kluivert expressed his respect to Shin Tae-yong for his contribution over the last five years which has succeeded in improving the performance of Indonesian football.
“He brought Indonesian football to a different level and now it’s time for me to continue what he implemented as a coach,” said Patrick Kluivert.
“So I have a lot of respect for that coach.”
Patrick Kluivert believes that with hard work and a solid strategy, he will be able to strengthen the team’s performance in the future.
Kluivert’s main focus is to build team strength through hard work and the right strategy. Despite facing high expectations and criticism, he remains optimistic that his achievements on the field will change the public’s view of his leadership.
With extensive experience as a player and coach, Kluivert is committed to bringing new colors to the journey of Indonesian football.
He believes that the Indonesian National Team has great potential to compete at the international level, as long as the approach implemented is effective.
Patrick Kluivert’s expression was in the spotlight after being asked about his contract as coach of the Indonesian National Team by the famous presenter, Najwa Shihab.
This moment occurred in an exclusive interview after Kluivert was officially introduced by PSSI as the new coach of the Garuda squad. In the interview, Najwa Shihab, who is 47 years old, asked for details of Kluivert’s contract.
“So you got a two-year contract with the federation (PSSI) until 2027? With an extension option? How much is it worth?” asked Najwa Shihab.
Suddenly, this question made Patrick Kluivert extremely surprised. He even asked Najwa Shihab about this question.
“How much is it worth?” asked Patrick Kluivert with a surprised face. “I don’t think I should talk about the value of the contract,” he answered elegantly.
For Kluivert, the most important aspect of his appointment is not the value of the contract, but the opportunity to train in a big country like Indonesia.
The former coach of the Curacao National Team admitted that he was very enthusiastic about starting his new assignment and wanted to implement his vision in football.
“The most important value for me is coaching a big country like Indonesia. “I’m very excited to show how I see football and apply it,” added Kluivert.
Patrick Kluivert reportedly receives a salary of IDR 1.3-1.5 billion per month as coach of the Indonesian National Team, with a total of around IDR 36 billion over the two years of his contract. This amount is lower than his predecessor, Shin Tae-yong, who is said to have received IDR 1.9 billion per month or IDR 23.6 billion per year.
