Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal has officially parted ways with Portuguese head coach Jorge Jesus, the club confirmed on Friday. The decision comes just days after the team’s 3-1 loss to Al Ahli in the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League Elite, which ended their campaign in the tournament.
With five matches remaining in the league season, Al Hilal currently sits second in the standings, trailing leaders Al Ittihad by six points. The club is also preparing for its participation in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup set to take place in the United States this June and July.
In a statement released on X (formerly Twitter), the club announced: “The Board of Directors of Al-Hilal Club Company has agreed with the Portuguese head coach of the first team Jorge Jesus to terminate the contractual relationship between them.”
AlHilal Saudi Club on X (formerly Twitter): “đź“„ Al-Hilal and Jesus agree to terminate the contractual relationship đź”· pic.twitter.com/83YT3DLrtt / X”
đź“„ Al-Hilal and Jesus agree to terminate the contractual relationship đź”· pic.twitter.com/83YT3DLrtt
The statement also confirmed that former player and current coach Mohammed Al-Shalhoub has been appointed as the interim head coach to lead the team through the remainder of the season.
