The file of the new technical director of Al-Ittihad Club raises controversy in local and international media
Fans of Al-Ittihad Saudi Club are awaiting the announcement of the new coach of the first football team, succeeding the “dismissed” Portuguese Nuno Santo.
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Al-Ittihad dismissed Santo from the technical leadership of the first team, mid-last week; After a significant decline in results during the current season, despite winning the Saudi Roshen League double and the local Super Cup in 2022-2023.
In this context, Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper announced, on Tuesday evening, that the Federal Administration had suspended the deal for Spanish coach Julen Lopetegui, despite the latter’s approval of the offer.
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The newspaper explained that Al-Ittihad club officials preferred to consider all available training options and names before officially signing contracts with Lopetegui.
She emphasized that Argentine coach Marcelo Gallardo is the strongest candidate currently with Lopetegui. To take over the technical leadership of the first football team, despite the attempts of the last hours, by contracting with Frenchman Zinedine Zidane.
The newspaper revealed that Frenchman Karim Benzema, the Al-Ameed Castle striker, tried to persuade Zidane to take over the technical leadership of the team. However, the coach officially refused.
The newspaper indicated that Zinedine Zidane is clinging – until now – to his biggest dream; He trains his country’s national team, France.
Zidane has not coached any team since leaving the Spanish giant, Real Madrid, in the summer of 2021. After leading him to achieve a historic treble in a row, in the Champions League.
2023-11-14 21:08:03
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