The German, who previously managed Dortmund, Mainz, and Liverpool, tops their shortlist.Al-Ittihad dreams of Jürgen KloppAl-Ittihad is on the hunt for a new head coach. The reigning Saudi champions h...
The German, who previously managed Dortmund, Mainz, and Liverpool, tops their shortlist.
Al-Ittihad dreams of Jürgen Klopp
Al-Ittihad is on the hunt for a new head coach. The reigning Saudi champions have reportedly placed Jürgen Klopp right at the top of their wish list.
Last summer, the club’s management opted for Laurent Blanc. On paper, it looked like a winning gamble, as the Frenchman delivered the title in his very first season. But after just four league matches—and despite securing nine points—he was shown the door. The decision stunned more than a few observers.
🚨🟡⚫️ Al Ittihad have sacked manager Laurent Blanc after 0-2 defeat against Al Nassr.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 27, 2025
Hassan Khalifa is now appointed as the new current coach. pic.twitter.com/6bsHnpQyfe
Several names are now being circulated as potential successors. According to Fabrizio Romano, Xavi, Luciano Spalletti, and Sergio Conceição are all on the radar. All three are currently free agents. The Saudi newspaper Arriyadiyah has also confirmed these targets.
خلافة بلان في #الاتحاد 5 يتقدمهم كلوب#خبر_الليلةhttps://t.co/ZXheix3Lr5pic.twitter.com/xl6spke64R
— صحيفة الرياضية (@ariyadhiah) September 28, 2025
But that’s not all. According to some reports, Jürgen Klopp and Unai Emery are also among the options being considered. Klopp currently serves as director of football for the Red Bull group after leaving Liverpool in 2024, following a trophy-laden nine-year spell. Emery, meanwhile, is still at the helm at Aston Villa.
🚨 Al-Ittihad have set their sights on appointing Jürgen Klopp. 💛🖤
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) September 29, 2025
He is the Saudi club's priority to succeed Laurent Blanc, who has just been sacked.
(Source: @ariyadhiah ) pic.twitter.com/tCowbYZIBc
Klopp remains the dream target for Al-Ittihad’s hierarchy. The Saudi club hopes to appoint their new manager as soon as possible. One question remains: will Klopp be tempted to return to the dugout so soon—and, above all, in Saudi Arabia?
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