# Al Ahli Saudi club coaching saga

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/al-ahli-saudi-club-coaching-saga
> Updated: 2026-08-06T01:54:21.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Al Ahli Saudi Football Club was actively searching for a new head coach after the departure of German manager Matthias Jaissle. Reports circulated about former Villarreal coach Marcelino potentially signing a two‑year deal, but those claims were disputed. Dutch coach Arne Slot, fresh from a Premier League title with Liverpool, also turned down the club’s offer, opting to wait for other opportunities.

By early August 2026, Al Ahli confirmed the appointment of Dutch‑Ukrainian coach Marino Bosic on a two‑year contract. Bosic, who has coached in the Netherlands, Ukraine and the UAE, replaces Jaissle and is tasked with maintaining the club’s domestic dominance and defending its Asian Champions League title. The appointment follows recent player turnover and precedes the start of the Saudi Pro League season on 13 August.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Al Ahli Saudi appoints Marino Bosic as head coach

Al Ahli Saudi has hired Dutch‑Ukrainian coach Marino Bosic on a two‑year deal, succeeding Matthias Jaisle, as the club aims to retain domestic and Asian titles.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-ahli-saudi-appoints-marino-bosic-as-head-coach

### 2026-07-30: Al Ahli Saudi club turns down Arne Slot as Marcelino remains candidate

Al Ahli Saudi club seeks a new coach after Matthias Jaissle’s exit; Marcelino is still linked, while Arne Slot has turned down the club’s offer, preferring other opportunities.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arnie-sloten-declines-saudi-alahli-coaching-offer

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