Jurgen Klopp Agent Blasts Rumors Linking Manager to Al-Ittihad
Jurgen Klopp’s agent, Marc Kosicke, has not hidden his frustration regarding the widespread rumors claiming his client agreed to manage Saudi club Al-Ittihad. Kosicke completely dismissed any possibility of the German tactician leaving his current role as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull. Tactical Demands or Pure Speculation? Renowned journalist Sacha Tavolieri had previously […]
Al-Ittihad Sack Sergio Conceicao: Who Will Be the Next Manager at the “Shining Jewel”?
Al-Ittihad FC have officially announced the dismissal of their manager Sergio Conceicao with immediate effect. The Saudi Pro League giants, however, have not yet named his successor at the King Abdullah Sports City stadium (The Shining Jewel). The Portuguese tactician took over the Jeddah Tigers last October, replacing Frenchman Laurent Blanc. However, he struggled to […]
Al-Ittihad Rival Real Madrid for Ibrahima Konaté Signing
The Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad has officially entered the race to sign Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté, in what is becoming one of the most anticipated free transfer sagas of the summer. The French international’s departure from Anfield has been confirmed after both parties failed to reach an agreement on a contract extension. This development […]
Jurgen Klopp’s Agent Denies Negotiations with Al-Ittihad
The agent of German manager Jurgen Klopp has officially ruled out the possibility of the coach taking over at Al-Ittihad next season. This statement puts an end to a wave of rumors that had suggested advanced negotiations between the former Liverpool boss and the Saudi club. Recently, Al-Ittihad fans launched an intensive campaign on social […]
Al-Ittihad Eyes Bayern Munich’s Max Eberl for Major Administrative Overhaul
Al-Ittihad officials are pushing forward with a comprehensive administrative restructuring. The current priority is to appoint a world-class Sporting Director capable of strategic planning to return the “Tigers” to the podium. A Season of Disappointment Despite winning the Saudi Pro League and King Cup double last season, Al-Ittihad is enduring one of its toughest campaigns. […]
Saudi Investment Fund Offers Al-Ittihad for Sale
The Saudi Investment Fund (PIF) is seeking to sell Al-Ittihad Club in the coming period, similar to its sale of a majority stake in Al-Hilal Club to Prince Alwaleed bin Talal last month. In the summer of 2023, the fund acquired the top four clubs in Saudi Arabia and directly contributed to the Saudi League’s […]
Al-Ittihad Exits, Al-Ahli Becomes Saudi Arabia’s Last Hope in the AFC Champions League
Al-Ittihad exited the AFC Champions League in the quarter-finals after a 1-0 defeat to Machida Zelvia at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium. Machida’s lone goal came in the 30th minute when a shot from Tete inside the penalty area deflected off Fabinho’s foot and past goalkeeper Rajkovic. Al-Ittihad tried to equalize on several occasions, but were […]
The schedule for the 2026 AFC Champions League quarter-finals
Al-Ittihad secured their place in the 2026 AFC Champions League quarter-finals after a thrilling victory over Al-Wahda of the UAE, thanks to a last-minute goal from Fabinho in the second period of extra time. The Round of 16 matches were originally scheduled to be played over two legs, but the ongoing conflict in the Middle […]
Al-Ittihad Seeks Benzema’s Replacement in the Bundesliga
The Okaz newspaper revealed Al-Ittihad’s desire to sign a new striker next summer to fill the void left by Karim Benzema’s departure to Al-Hilal in the final hours of the last winter transfer window. Al-Ittihad subsequently signed Moroccan star Youssef En-Nesyri, hoping to replace Benzema. However, the 28-year-old has yet to live up to expectations, […]
Two months after joining… Will Al-Ittihad quickly release En-Nesyri?
A major controversy erupted in Saudi football circles in recent hours following a report in the Okaz newspaper that Al-Ittihad officials have decided to release Youssef En-Nesyri at the end of the current season, just two months after his transfer to the Jeddah-based club. En-Nesyri arrived in the final moments of the winter transfer window […]