The Federation explained, in a statement: “Today, the Board of Directors of the Saudi Football Federation reached a joint agreement that includes terminating the contractual relationship.”
He added: “The Council extends its thanks to the coach Roberto Mancini We wish him success in his career.”
The Federation concluded its statement: “The Board of Directors confirms that the name of the next coach for the first team will be announced within the next few days after the final and official completion of the contract procedures.”
Mancini (59 years old), whose contract extends until 2027, led the Saudi national team in 18 matches, winning 7 matches, drawing 5 matches, and suffering 6 defeats.
The team under Mancini’s leadership bid farewell to the championship Asian Nations Cup From the round of 16, losing 3/5 to South Korea.
Al-Akhdar’s results in the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup were disappointing after they tied with Indonesia, narrowly won against China, lost to Japan, and tied with Bahrain, which threatens their ambitions. Saudi national team By reaching the World Cup for the seventh time in its history, it is preparing to meet Australia next November 14 in the fifth round of the qualifiers.
