Patrick Kluivert’s stint as Indonesia coach is over after only nine months as both parties “mutually” agreed to part ways following a failed bid to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Indonesia’s hopes of qualifying for the tournament in North America next year ended with defeats by Iraq and Saudi Arabia in the past week in the fourth round of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualifiers.

The former Netherlands and Barcelona forward was only appointed in January, on a two-year contract partway through Indonesia’s qualifying campaign, and was in charge for eight matches.

The 49-year-old won three of his games in charge, losing four and drawing one.

In a post on Instagram, Kluivert described his time in charge as “an unforgettable journey”.

He added: “Even though I’m deeply disappointed a

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