Al-Ahli lists Grêmio coach Luís Castro as coaching candidate, rumor denied

Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia reportedly included Portuguese manager Luís Castro, currently head coach of Brazil's Grêmio, among names being considered to replace German coach Matthias Jaissle. The information originated from Saudi football‑focused social‑media accounts @iiABTA and @Fieldleague1, which said the club was monitoring several candidates, including Castro, Xavi, Vítor Pereira and Nuno Espírito Santo.

People close to Castro have denied any contact or negotiation, describing the report as “fake news”. No official statement from Al‑Ahli has confirmed interest, and the rumor surfaced while Castro faces pressure after Grêmio’s recent Copa Sudamericana elimination. At present there is no concrete move.