Saudi champions eye global elite coach to replace Laurent Blanc after derby setbackSaudi Earthquake: Klopp Could End Hiatus With Dramatic Al Ittihad AppointmentAl Ittihad are hunting for world class m...
Saudi champions eye global elite coach to replace Laurent Blanc after derby setback
Saudi Earthquake: Klopp Could End Hiatus With Dramatic Al Ittihad Appointment
Al Ittihad are hunting for world class manager to replace Laurent Blanc & German tactician Jurgen Klopp has now surfaced as the leading candidate according to Arriyadiyah.
From Blanc’s Exit to Klopp Links
Blanc’s departure was confirmed early Sunday despite delivering domestic double last season.
His dismissal came after 2 - 0 home defeat to rivals Al Nassr in the Saudi Clasico .. a loss that left the Tigers 3 point adrift of the league leaders after 4 round.
🚨 Jürgen Klopp est le choix numéro un d’Al Ittihad pour succéder à Laurent Blanc ! 🇩🇪
— SPL 🇸🇦 (@ActuSPL) September 28, 2025
🗞️(@ariyadhiah) pic.twitter.com/mkDaYptOU2
In addition to Klopp, names such as Xavi Hernandez, Luciano Spalletti, Sergio Conceicao and Unai Emery have been floated as potential successors to lead star studded squad featuring Karim Benzema & N’Golo Kante.
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