Private sources revealed to Okaz the position of former Al-Nasr coach Jorge Jesus on the possibility of assuming the leadership of Al-Ittihad in the next season, after news circulated about his name being on the short list of candidates to succeed his Portuguese compatriot Sergio Conceição in coaching the “Commander.”
No negotiations between Al-Ittihad and Jesus
The sources said that there have been no official negotiations between the Al-Ittihad administration and Jesus until this hour, stressing that the return of the Portuguese coach to training in the Saudi League next season is 99.9% unlikely.
Jesus “The Hero Hunter”
It is noteworthy that Jesus coached Al Hilal in the 2018-2019 season, and led the team to achieve the Saudi Super Cup, before he left despite topping the league. He later returned to Al-Zaeem and led the team to achieve a historic hat-trick in the 2023-2024 season, in addition to a record series of consecutive victories without defeat.
Jesus coached Al-Nasr in the 2025-2026 season and led it to return to the podium after a long absence by winning the Saudi Roshan League title.
Exclusive sources revealed to “Okaz” the position of former Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus regarding the possibility of taking over the leadership of Al-Ittihad next season, after rumors circulating about his name being on the shortlist of candidates to succeed his fellow Portuguese Sergio Conceicao in coaching “The Grand”.
No negotiations between Al-Ittihad and Jesus
The sources stated that there have been no official negotiations between Al-Ittihad’s management and Jesus up to this moment, confirming that the return of the Portuguese coach to the Saudi league next season is 99.9% unlikely.
Jesus, the “Trophy Hunter”
It is worth mentioning that Jesus coached Al-Hilal in the 2018-2019 season and led the team to win the Saudi Super Cup, before leaving despite topping the league. He later returned to “The Leader” and led the team to achieve a historic treble in the 2023-2024 season, along with a record series of consecutive victories without defeat.
Jesus coached Al-Nassr in the 2025-2026 season and led them back to the podium after a long absence by winning the Roshan Saudi League title.
