Clarence Seedorf will take charge of his first training session at Corinthians on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The coach is scheduled to arrive in Brazil on Wednesday morning to lead two practice sessions at the CT Dr. Joaquim Grava training complex.

The Coaching Staff Transition

Seedorf’s arrival coincides with a restructuring of the technical staff at the Timão. Pablo Lopez Vidal, a Spanish coach born in A Coruña, has been appointed as his assistant. Vidal, who holds a UEFA Pro License, brings experience from his previous work with the Cameroon national team and various Spanish clubs, including Deportivo de A Coruña, Ourense, and Racing de Ferrol, where he worked as a coach until early this year. Léo Porto will remain on the staff as an assistant.

In addition to the coaching changes, Reverson Pimentel, head of the club’s performance department, will assume responsibility for the team’s physical preparation for the remainder of the season. Pimentel, who has been with Corinthians since 2024, has 24 years of experience in the role and has worked at major Brazilian football clubs.

Press Introduction and Training Schedule

The club has confirmed that Seedorf will hold a press conference at 1:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday within the facility’s press room. Following the media availability, reporters will be permitted to observe a portion of the team’s afternoon training session as Seedorf begins his on-field work with the squad.

Training and Preparation Timeline

The club outlined the following schedule for Wednesday, October 14:

• Morning: Arrival and first training session.
• 1:00 p.m.: Official press conference at the CT press room.
• Afternoon: Training session, partially open to the press.

This appointment follows a series of updates provided by the club regarding the management structure on October 12, 2026. Seedorf enters the role with the objective of overseeing the team’s performance through the closing stages of the season.