Serie A: Dutchman Clarence Seedorf new manager of Milan AC

Former Dutch international Clarence Seedorf (86 caps, 11 goals) has been appointed manager of Milan AC (Serie A) on the 16/01/2014. He takes over Massimiliano Allegri, sacked by the Milan club, on the 13/01/2014.

Milan AC player between 2002 and 2012, Clarence Seedorf ended his sporting career after two seasons at Botafogo (Serie A, Brazilian first division), on the 14/01/2014. "I am retiring from football after 22 years", said the new manager of Milan AC, on the 14/01/2014. "My experience will help me a lot in my next step, which will be as coach of Milan. Given my relationship with president Berlusconi, when he called me yesterday, I couldn't say no."

Clarence Seedorf becomes the first black manager in the history of Serie A.

• "I have to give 100% to rebuild, and to give enthusiasm and a sense of security. We can look to do important things for the fans. I left Milan in May 2012 at the end of a cycle. My job now is to open a new one," stated Clarence Seedorf .
• AC Milan are 11^th after 19 matches, with 22 points (5 wins, 7 draws and 7 losses), 30 points behind leaders Juventus (52…