Antonio Conte’s agent, Federico Pastorello, has ruled out a move to the Saudi Pro League this season after the Italian coach was linked with the Al-Ahli job amid mounting pressure on Marino Pušić.
Speaking exclusively to Al-Midan Al-Riyadi, Pastorello addressed reports that Al-Ahli were sounding out potential replacements for Pušić. Conte has been out of work since the end of last season.
“A move to the Saudi Pro League is off the table this season. It could be an option in future seasons, but it isn’t one Conte is considering right now,” Pastorello said.
Pressure on Pušić intensified after Al-Ahli suffered a 6–1 defeat to Al-Shabab in the 12th round of league fixtures and then drew 0–0 with Qatari side Al-Sadd in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Conte has also attracted interest in Europe. His name has come up at Manchester United with Michael Carrick’s position under scrutiny, while Italian reports have linked him with Juventus and AC Milan in recent months.
Conte left Napoli at the end of the 2025–26 season after two years in charge, during which he won the Serie A title and the Italian Super Cup. He has been without a club since then as he weighs up his next move.
Conte won the Premier League in his first season at Chelsea and added the FA Cup the following year. He also managed Tottenham and won Serie A with Juventus and Inter Milan before taking over at Napoli.
