Bruno Lage appointed head coach for Al Diriyah's debut season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 10:10 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Al Diriyah has named Bruno Lage as head coach ahead of their first Roshn Saudi League season in 2026-27. Lage, who has won multiple domestic trophies in Portugal, is tasked with leading the club following their promotion from the Saudi First Division. The team aims to build a competitive squad after significant investment since privatization in June 2023. Al Diriyah will join 34 other teams in the league as they prepare for their opening match on August 13.
- •Bruno Lage appointed as head coach for Al Diriyah.
- •Al Diriyah promoted after finishing third in the Saudi First Division.
- •The Roshn Saudi League season starts on August 13.
- •Lage has prior coaching experience at Benfica and in the EPL.
- •Al Diriyah has invested heavily to enhance their squad.
- 10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Bruno Lage brings title-winning pedigree to ambitious Al Diriyah
"Al Diriyah have underlined their ambitions ahead of their first-ever Roshn Saudi League campaign by appointing Portuguese coach Bruno Lage as head coach for the 2026-27 season.The experienced 50-year-...
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