Al-Ittihad Considers Saad Al-Shehri Future Amid Saudi National Team Rumours
Saudi National Team Speculation Surrounds Al‑Shehri
Press reports had revealed that the Saudi Arabian Football Federation had been in contact with Saad Al-Shehri regarding the leadership of the senior national team in the coming period, succeeding Hervé Renard, a claim denied by his agent, Rafi Al-Shahrani.
His agent, Rafi’ Al-Shahrani, has confirmed that he would not hesitate to accept the role should an official offer be made.
Club Decision on Contract Renewal
The Saudi newspaper Al-Riyadiah reported that Al-Ittihad had decided to put the contract renewal for coach Saad Al-Shehri on hold until the end of the current season, in order to assess his technical work with the team over the past period.
- Al-Ittihad currently sit seventh in the Saudi Pro League table this season, on 39 points, three points behind the team occupying sixth place.
- The Saudi coach took charge of Al-Ittihad in January 2025, succeeding Englishman Steven Gerrard.
Coach’s Record and Future Preparation
Since his arrival, Saad Al-Shehri has recorded 20 wins in 44 matches, alongside 14 defeats, whilst 10 matches ended in draws. He has already begun preparations for the coming season by holding a meeting with the technical committee to discuss various matters relating to the team’s needs, the players whose contracts are to be renewed, and those leaving the squad.
