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Saudi club Al Ahli appoint Pusic as new coach, replacing Jaissle

Saudi club Al Ahli appoint Pusic as new coach, replacing Jaissle
Channel News Asia Thursday 06 August 2026, 01:16 UTC 1 min read
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Saudi club Al Ahli appoint Pusic as new coach, replacing Jaissle Aug 6 : Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli have appointed Marino Pusic as their new coach to replace Matthias Jaissle, who left to take charge of Newcastle United, the Asian champions said on Thursday. • Pusic, who led Shakhtar Donetsk to the Ukrainian league title in 2024, has signed a contract until 2028. • The 54-year-old managed UAE side Al Jazira last season in his first coaching spell in the Gulf region.

Saudi club Al Ahli appoint Pusic as new coach, replacing Jaissle Aug 6 : Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli have appointed Marino Pusic as their new coach to replace Matthias Jaissle, who left to take charge of Newcastle United, the Asian champions said on Thursday. • Pusic, who led Shakhtar Donetsk to the Ukrainian league title in 2024, has signed a contract until 2028. • The 54-year-old managed UAE side Al Jazira last season in his first coaching spell in the Gulf region. • He helped FC Twente secure promotion to the Eredivisie in 2019. • Pusic won the Eredivisie title as Feyenoord's assistant coach in 2023. • Jaissle, who guided the Saudi side to back-to-back AFC Champions League Elite titles, was named Newcastle United manager following the departure of Eddie Howe.
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