Patrick Kluivert’s time as Indonesia’s head coach has come to an end after the country’s football federation, PSSI, announced that both parties had agreed to part ways following their failure to qualify for the World Cup. The decision came shortly after Indonesia suffered back-to-back defeats to Iraq and Saudi Arabia, which ended their qualification hopes for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

The 49-year-old Dutch legend, who was appointed in January 2025, was in charge for only eight matches, recording three wins, one draw, and four losses. Kluivert, who once played for Barcelona and the Netherlands, was given the task of helping Indonesia reach their first-ever World Cup since independence in 1945.

In a statement shared on Instagram, Kluivert described his short tenure as an “unforgettable journey” but admitted his disappointment at not achieving their qualification target. He wrote, “Even though I’m deeply disappointed and sorry for the fact that we didn’t make it to the World Cup, I’ll always be proud of what we built together.”

The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) confirmed the exit, describing it as a “mutual termination” after a comprehensive evaluation of the national football coaching and development program. The statement did not reveal who would replace Kluivert as head coach.

Before joining Indonesia, Kluivert managed Adana Demirspor in Turkey for five months in 2023. Despite his impressive playing career, including a Champions League win with Ajax and successful spells in Europe, his managerial journey has yet to reach similar heights.