Sérgio Conceição Appointed as New Al Ittihad Manager Until 2027

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – October 8, 2025 – Al Ittihad Club has officially appointed Sérgio Conceição as its new manager, marking a significant shift in the team’s leadership. The Portuguese coach has signed a contract that will keep him with the club until June 2027, following the recent departure of former manager Laurent Blanc. The announcement, confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, highlights Conceição’s arrival with a comprehensive coaching staff, including João Costa, Siramana Dembélé, Fábio Moura, Diamantino Figueiredo, Vedran Runje, and performance analyst Eduardo Oliveira.

Conceição’s appointment comes after Al Ittihad parted ways with Blanc on September 27, 2025, following a 2-0 defeat to Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Despite Blanc’s success in securing the league title and King’s Cup in the 2023-24 season, the club’s board opted for a change due to a challenging start to the current campaign. Known for his successful tenure at Porto and a brief stint with AC Milan, Conceição is expected to bring strategic expertise and stability to the ambitious Saudi side. Negotiations for the deal were finalized swiftly, with details including staff appointments and a two-year commitment reflecting Al Ittihad’s long-term vision.