RIO DE JANEIRO — Former Netherlands and AC Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf will become the Serie A club's new coach after announcing an end to his illustrious playing career Tuesday. The 37-year-old Dutchman, who has no previous coaching experience, told a news conference that he was retiring as a player. He left Milan for Brazil's Botafogo in 2012. “This isn't a goodbye, we'll meet again,” he said at Botafogo's stadium. “All the experience I have gained in this year and a half at Botafogo is going to help me in my next venture, which will be as coach of Milan.” Seedorf's agent said he had signed a two-and-a-half year contract to replace Massimiliano Allegri. — Reuters
