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

Indonesia announced on Wednesday Dutch soccer legend Patrick Kluivert as the new coach of its men soccer team until 2027 with an option to extend further, its football association said in a statement.

Just two days after the shock dismissal of Shin Tae-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.

Kluivert, who won the Champions League with Ajax and played in the Premier League for Newcastle, has signed a two-year contract with the option for an

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.The country gained independence in 1945.

The Indonesian football team is composed of a majority of players who were born or raised in the Netherlands, Kluivert’s home country.

The former Barcelona and Netherlands striker has signed contract until 2027 with an option for an extension, football association says.