Al-Ahli fails to secure Didier Deschamps as head coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 6:10 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Al-Ahli's attempt to appoint former France manager Didier Deschamps has ended without agreement. Negotiations followed Matthias Jaissle's exit but were complicated by Saudi football's decision-making structure. Deschamps stepped down from France after the World Cup on July 18, having previously stated he wanted to continue in football. Al-Ahli will now likely consider Marino Pusic as a candidate to succeed Jaissle.
- •Al-Ahli sought Didier Deschamps after Matthias Jaissle's departure.
- •Negotiations collapsed due to complicated decision-making processes.
- •Deschamps left his role with France after the World Cup.
- •Marino Pusic is expected to be considered for the head coach role.
- 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Al-Ahli miss out on Didier Deschamps as former France boss rejects Saudi move
"Al-Ahli have failed in their attempt to appoint former France manager Didier Deschamps following the departure of Matthias Jaissle, according to RMC Sport.Talks between the two parties ended without a...
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