OFFICIAL: Koeman named new Netherlands boss

Patrick Power 6 years ago 594
Koeman named Netherlands boss. KNVB

Former Everton manager Ronald Koeman has taken charge of Netherlands up to and including the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Ronald Koeman has been named the new Netherlands head coach on a deal that will run until the completion of the 2022 World Cup.

Koeman, 54, who was sacked by Everton in October after a string of defeats saw The Toffees fall into the relegation zone, will be taking over from Dick Advocaat -- the latest in a raft of unsuccessful appointments since 2014.

An attack-minded central defender, Koeman picked up 78 caps as a player between 1982-94, scoring 14 goals.

He started his coaching career at Vitesse in 2000, having already served as Hiddink's assistant with the Dutch national team at the 1998 World Cup.

 

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