03.05.2025 09:40
Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal, which was eliminated in the semifinals of the AFC Champions League, has parted ways with former Fenerbahçe head coach Jorge Jesus. The 70-year-old Portuguese coach managed Al Hilal in a total of 46 matches this season, achieving 32 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses. However, with Al Hilal trailing 6 points behind the leader Al Ittihad, the club terminated Jesus's contract.
After Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal's exit from the Asian Champions League in the semi-finals, it was announced that they have parted ways with Jorge Jesus, who is also the former coach of Fenerbahçe.
SEASON PERFORMANCE
The 70-year-old Portuguese coach has managed a total of 46 matches this season with Al Hilal. Under Jesus's management, Al Hilal won 32 of these matches, with 6 draws and 8 losses.
In the Pro League, which has completed 29 weeks this season, Al Hilal was in second place, 6 points behind the leader Al Ittihad. Despite this, it is reported that the Portuguese coach only received a compensation of 1.8 million euros, which corresponds to the months of May and June.
ASSISTANT COACH TAKES OVER
Following Jorge Jesus's departure, Al Hilal's management announced that assistant coach Mohammed Al-Shalhoub has been appointed as the interim head coach. A search for a permanent head coach is expected to begin shortly at the club.