Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad have officially appointed S\u00e9rgio Concei\u00e7\u00e3o as their new head coach on a contract running until 2027. The Portuguese tactician replaces Marcelo Gallardo, marking a new chapter for the Jeddah-based club as they aim to reclaim domestic and continental supremacy.<\/p>\n
The deal, revealed by Fabrizio Romano days ago, has now been confirmed, with Concei\u00e7\u00e3o bringing a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in European football. The 49-year-old manager enjoyed a highly successful spell with FC Porto, where he guided the team to multiple league titles and earned widespread respect for his tactical acumen, fiery passion, and ability to get the best out of his players.<\/p>\n
Concei\u00e7\u00e3o will be joined at Al Ittihad by a trusted coaching staff, including Jo\u00e3o Costa, Siramana Demb\u00e9l\u00e9, F\u00e1bio Moura, Diamantino Figueiredo, and Vedran Runje. In addition, performance analyst Eduardo Oliveira has also joined the setup, ensuring the new manager has a familiar and efficient support team around him.<\/p>\n
The appointment underlines Al Ittihad\u2019s ambitions to re-establish themselves as a powerhouse in Asian football.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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