Al Ahli Jeddah's management chose 3 alternatives to compensate for the German coach Matthias Jaissle.
Al-Riyadiya newspaper revealed that Jaissle submitted his resignation from his position as coach of Al Ahli Jeddah.
Al-Riyadiya indicated that the Al Ahli club management decided to choose between 3 names to contract with one of them to succeed Jaissle, namely the Portuguese Vitor Pereira and Nuno Santo, and the Spanish Xavi Hernandez.
The newspaper also explained, "The Dutchman Arne Slot and the Portuguese Sergio Conceicao remain on the list of options presented in case the negotiations falter."
The Saudi coach Mohammed Masad will temporarily lead the team's training after the end of the vacation that Jaissle granted to the players for four days following the conclusion of the external preparatory camp, until officially contracting with the new coach.
Sky Sports mentioned that Jaissle will lead the English Newcastle United team succeeding Eddie Howe.
Eddie Howe informed the Newcastle management of his departure from coaching the team due to his desire to take a break from football, according to The Athletic.
Newcastle conducted talks with Matthias Jaissle, coach of Al Ahli Jeddah, and reached advanced stages.
Eddie Howe will leave after 5 years he spent as coach of Newcastle.
Jaissle, 38 years old, won the AFC Champions League twice with Al Ahli Jeddah.
The Saudi Public Investment Fund owns both Al Ahli Jeddah and Newcastle teams.
Jaissle joined Al Ahli Jeddah in 2023 to lead them to the AFC Champions League title twice consecutively in 2025 and 2026.
Meanwhile, Eddie Howe took over coaching Newcastle in November 2021 succeeding Steve Bruce, after the Saudi Investment Fund acquired it.
