Patrick Kluivert’s time as head coach of Indonesia has come to an end after he and the football federation “mutually agreed” to part ways on Thursday, following the team's unsuccessful attempt to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Indonesia’s hopes of making it to the tournament in North America were dashed after back-to-back defeats to Iraq and Saudi Arabia last week. The 49-year-old Dutch and former Barcelona star, who took charge in January, led the team in just eight matches — winning three, losing four, and drawing one. In a post on Instagram, Kluivert described his time with the team as “an unforgettable journey.” He expressed his disappointment at missing out on World Cup qualification but said he remains proud of the progress made during his tenure. Kluivert was appointed after the controversial dismissal of South Korean coach Shin Tae-yong. The former striker was appointed on a two-year deal earlier this year, with the goal of guiding Indonesia to their first-ever World Cup since gaining independence in 1945. According to the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI), his exit was the result of a “mutual termination” agreement. The PSSI added that the decision was part of a broader review of the national team’s coaching and development strategy. No replacement for Kluivert has been announced yet. Born in Amsterdam, Kluivert retired from professional football in 2008 after an impressive playing career that began at Ajax—where he won the Champions League—before going on to play for AC Milan and Barcelona. However, his coaching career has been less distinguished. His most recent role was with Turkish club Adana Demirspor, where he spent just five months in charge in 2023. Prior to that, he served as caretaker coach of Curaçao in 2021. He also worked as assistant to Louis van Gaal with the Netherlands national team between 2012 and 2014.