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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

Bruno Lage appointed head coach for Al Diriyah's debut season

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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What they're saying

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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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