{"id":9493,"date":"2025-10-09T08:38:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/?p=9493"},"modified":"2025-10-09T08:38:12","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:38:12","slug":"sergio-conceicao-appointed-as-al-ittihad-manager-until-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/sergio-conceicao-appointed-as-al-ittihad-manager-until-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"S\u00e9rgio Concei\u00e7\u00e3o Appointed as Al Ittihad Manager Until 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Portuguese Coach Signs Two-Year Deal with Saudi Champions \u26ab\ud83d\udfe1\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udde6<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jeddah, 9 October 2025<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad<\/strong> have officially announced the appointment of <strong>S\u00e9rgio Concei\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong> as their new <strong>head coach<\/strong>, with a contract running until <strong>June 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The experienced Portuguese manager takes charge after weeks of negotiations, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the club as they aim to reclaim dominance in both <strong>domestic and Asian football<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"443\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-13.jpg 443w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-13-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-13-150x187.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-13-300x374.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udde0 A New Era Under S\u00e9rgio Concei\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S\u00e9rgio Concei\u00e7\u00e3o, known for his fiery passion, tactical intensity, and attacking philosophy, joins Al Ittihad following his successful tenure at <strong>FC Porto<\/strong>, where he won multiple <strong>Primeira Liga<\/strong> titles and guided the team to strong <strong>Champions League<\/strong> campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 50-year-old brings a wealth of experience from Europe, having managed <strong>Nantes, Standard Li\u00e8ge, Braga<\/strong>, and most notably <strong>Porto<\/strong>, where he became one of Portugal\u2019s most decorated coaches in modern times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Al Ittihad, Concei\u00e7\u00e3o is expected to instill his signature <strong>high-pressing, aggressive style<\/strong> \u2014 a system that could revitalize the team and maximize the talent of key stars such as <strong>Karim Benzema<\/strong>, <strong>N\u2019Golo Kant\u00e9<\/strong>, and <strong>Fabinho<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"535\" data-id=\"9497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9497\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-9.jpg 444w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-9-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-9-150x181.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-9-300x361.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udde9 Coaching Staff Confirmed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Concei\u00e7\u00e3o will be joined in Jeddah by a trusted group of assistants and specialists:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jo\u00e3o Costa<\/strong> \u2014 Assistant Coach<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Siramana Demb\u00e9l\u00e9<\/strong> \u2014 Fitness &amp; Technical Coach<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>F\u00e1bio Moura<\/strong> \u2014 Tactical Analyst<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diamantino Figueiredo<\/strong> \u2014 Goalkeeping Coach<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vedran Runje<\/strong> \u2014 Technical Staff<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eduardo Oliveira<\/strong> \u2014 Performance Analyst<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"447\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-10.jpg 447w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-10-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-10-150x180.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-10-300x359.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 447px) 100vw, 447px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This experienced backroom team has followed Concei\u00e7\u00e3o through several clubs and is expected to provide <strong>continuity and cohesion<\/strong> in his methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Al Ittihad\u2019s Ambition for Saudi and Asian Glory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The appointment comes as Al Ittihad, backed by the <strong>Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF)<\/strong>, continue their aggressive push to strengthen both on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a mixed 2024\u201325 campaign, the club is determined to bounce back and reassert themselves as <strong>Saudi Arabia\u2019s top football power<\/strong>, competing fiercely with rivals <strong>Al Hilal, Al Nassr,<\/strong> and <strong>Al Ahli<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Concei\u00e7\u00e3o\u2019s track record of winning titles and developing players fits perfectly with Al Ittihad\u2019s long-term vision to compete not only domestically but also in the <strong>AFC Champions League<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"443\" height=\"534\" data-id=\"9499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-11.jpg 443w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-11-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-11-150x181.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-11-300x362.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m proud to start this exciting project,\u201d Concei\u00e7\u00e3o said in his unveiling. \u201cAl Ittihad is a club with a massive history and passionate fans. We\u2019ll fight to bring them success again.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u26bd What\u2019s Next for Al Ittihad<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Concei\u00e7\u00e3o\u2019s first task will be to assess the squad ahead of the upcoming <strong>Saudi Pro League fixtures<\/strong> and the club\u2019s return to <strong>continental competition<\/strong>.<br>With a mix of European stars and local talent, expectations are high that his leadership will deliver <strong>immediate impact<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd25 Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"441\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-12.jpg 441w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-12-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-12-150x180.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/gh\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sergio-12-300x359.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">@photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udd8a\ufe0f <strong>S\u00e9rgio Concei\u00e7\u00e3o signs with Al Ittihad until 2027.<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udde0 Joined by long-time coaching team including Jo\u00e3o Costa and Siramana Demb\u00e9l\u00e9.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfc6 Aim: Restore Al Ittihad\u2019s dominance in the <strong>Saudi Pro League<\/strong> and <strong>AFC Champions League<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u26bd Brings proven European experience and winning mentality from <strong>FC Porto<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\udde6 Marks another major managerial signing in Saudi Arabia\u2019s football revolution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to win bigger? 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