Al-Shabab club announced on Sunday that it has officially signed German coach Thomas Letsch to take over the technical leadership of the first football team, with a contract extending until 2027, in preparation for the new sports season.

The club posted on its official account on the "X" platform pictures of the contract signing, accompanied by a comment stating: "Mr. Thomas Letsch as head coach of Al-Shabab until 2027."

Coaching career spanning years in European stadiums

Letsch, aged 57, arrived at Al-Shabab after a coaching career that spanned years in European stadiums, with his last stint being with Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg, which he led from January to February 2025.

The German coach had previously worked in the Austrian league with Austria Vienna between 2018 and 2019, along with other experiences that gave him great expertise in managing teams and developing technical performance.