Conceição Reaches Verbal Deal To Become Al Ittihad Coach
October 3, 2025
10:33 am
Al Ittihad Club appear to have landed on a new head coach. According to multiple reports, Portuguese tactician Sérgio Conceição has reached a verbal agreement to succeed Laurent Blanc at the Saudi Pro League giants. Final details—including contract length and remuneration—are still being ironed out.
Blanc was dismissed after a disappointing start to the 2025-26 season, which included losses in domestic and continental competitions, including a 2-0 defeat to rivals Al Nassr. Al Ittihad’s board has since been exploring high-profile replacements, among whom Conceição and ex-Barcelona boss Xavi Hernández have featured prominently.
If completed, Conceição is expected to sign a …
