Al-Ittihad officials finalized the agreement with German coach Jens Wissing to lead the team next season, replacing former coach Sergio Conceição, who left due to poor results.

The contract was signed with the 38-year-old after his performances with Gamba Osaka last season and his role in winning the AFC Champions League 2.

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The Gamba Osaka experience was his first as head coach, after serving as an assistant coach at several clubs before Gamba Osaka. Information about Jens Wissing, the new Al-Ittihad coach: Nationality: German; Age: 38; Clubs he coached: Gamba Osaka (Japan) 2026; Worked as assistant coach: Borussia Mönchengladbach, PSV Eindhoven, Benfica, Red Bull Salzburg, Benfica; Titles: AFC Champions League 2