Fakayejo Paul
Former Porto manager Sérgio Conceição has officially signed on as the new manager for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad.
The experienced Portuguese coach has agreed to a contract that will keep him with the Jeddah-based club until June 2027.
Conceição brings a strong winning pedigree, having led Porto to multiple domestic titles, and he will now look to replicate that success in Saudi Arabia with a squad that includes stars like Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kanté.
Coaching Staff Confirmed
Conceição is bringing a full complement of staff to join him in his new venture. The coaching team includes:
- João Costa
- Siramana Dembélé
- Fábio Moura
- Diamantino Figueiredo
- Vedran Runje (Likely Goalkeeping Coach)
- Eduardo Oliveira (Performance Analyst)
This move marks a significant appointment for Al-Ittihad as they seek to compete for the Saudi Pro League title and challenge in the AFC Champions League.