PSG appoint Patrick Kluivert as director of football

The former Ajax and Barcelona striker had a coaching stint as the manager of Curacao and was an assistant coach for Netherlands under manager Louis van Gaal.

"I am extremely honoured to join such a great club as Paris St Germain and to take on the role of director of football," Kluivert told the club's website.

"I will conduct my mission with great ambition and rigour.

"We are all in Paris to reach the very high objectives set by the club and meet the expectations of the players and supporters alike."

PSG say Kluivert will "play an active role in the national and international development of the club" and "defining the club's long-term sporting strategy."

PSG appointed former Sevilla boss Unai Emery as their manager last month.

While Kluivert's coaching abilities are still relatively unproven, he is clearly a big name who may help the club recruit top talent in an ambassadorial role. When the club refers to its "international development" it is clear that Kluivert will be useful in adding star power from the management down.

Kluivert was only appointed coach of the Ajax under-19 squad in May this year, but opted to leave the role once the extent of PSG's interest became clear. He may yet see this role leading to management of the French giants in the future.