Al-Ittihad settles on a coach! Sérgio Conceição to lead the Saudi club

Saudi club Al-Ittihad has reached a verbal agreement with Portuguese specialist Sérgio Conceição, who is set to become the team's new head coach.

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Details: According to insider Fabrizio Romano, the deal is already at its final stage — both parties are ironing out the contract length, which is expected to be for two years.

The 50-year-old Conceição has agreed to take charge of the club, with an official announcement expected soon. For the Portuguese coach, this marks a new chapter in his career following his stint in Milan.

Reminder: Laurent Blanc stepped down as Al-Ittihad's head coach.