Laurent Blanc has been appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad.
A former central defender, Blanc’s managerial career includes stints in charge of Bordeaux, Paris Saint-Germain, Lyon and the French national team, alongside a spell at Al Rayyan in Qatar.
The 58-year-old now joins Al Ittihad, who parted ways with Argentine coach Marcelo Gallardo earlier this month. Gallardo, 48, was sacked in May but he remained at the Saudi club for the remaining matches of the season.
Welcome to Al-Ittihad, Coach Laurent Blanc 🤝🟡⚫️ pic.twitter.com/UdBm7gB1lE
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