JAKARTA - Saudi Arabia's Pro League club, Al Hilal, has separated from head coach Jorge Jesus. This was announced by the club on Friday, May 2, 2025, local time.
The Portuguese coach's departure came days after Al-Hilal was eliminated from the semifinals of the Asian Elite Champions League, losing 1-3 to Al Expert.
According to ESPN reports, Jesus is considered an alternative candidate for vacant positions in Brazil's National Team as negotiations over the departure of Carlo Ancelotti from Real Madrid continue.
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With five games remaining in the Saudi Arabian Pro League, Al-Hilal is in second place in the standings, six points behind leaders Al Ittihad.
They will play in the newly expanded 2025 Club World Cup in the United States starting June 2025.
"The Board of Directors of Al Hilal Club Company has agreed with Portugal's head team coach, Jorge Jesus, to terminate contract relations," Al-Hilal said in a statement on X.
"Meanwhile, the Board of Directors has decided to appoint coach Mohammed Al-Shalhoub to lead the first team," the club added in a statement.
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