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Ex-Barca coach eyed for Jaissle succession in Saudi Arabia
Besides the Barcelona legend, Oliver Glasner's predecessor at Nottingham Forest is also being considered in the desert.
Matthias Jaissle is likely to be unveiled as head coach at Newcastle United this weekend. He brings with him a coaching staff with plenty of Austrian connections >>>
In the desert state, after winning the Asian Champions League twice, the question arises: Who will succeed the successful coach at Al Ahli?
According to reports, former Liverpool coach Arne Slot has already rejected an inquiry >>>
According to journalist Gianluigi Longari, there are now two options. Reportedly, former Barcelona coach Xavi would be a "welcome profile". The Spaniard coached the Catalans between 2021 and 2024, winning the league title with the club in 2023.
Is the former coach returning?
Another option would be Vitor Pereira. The Portuguese was most recently coach at Nottingham Forest. For a long time, much indicated an extension there, but in the end, the club signed Upper Austrian Oliver Glasner as head coach in the summer.
In 2013/14, he already managed Al Ahli with an average of 1.81 points from 37 games.
