Trainer Spanier set to replace German at Saudi Topklub

In a bustling Al‑Ajli boardroom, the club announced a Nachfolger: a Trainer Spanier ready to take charge of the Topklub. The move follows the abrupt Abgang of the German coach and has already set the stage for a swift transition.

The Champions-League-Sieger, the Asian Champions League winner, is currently in a Suche for a new coach. The club’s ambition to build on continental success drives the urgency of the appointment.

After the Abgang of Matthias Jaissle, the Klub has already identified a prompt Nachfolger. The rapid decision reflects the organisation’s desire to maintain momentum.

Für Matthias Jaissle ist alles für den Wechsel zu Newcastle United angerichtet. The planned Wechsel to Newcastle United appears fully arranged, signalling a new chapter for the German manager.

Bei Al‑Ajli hat die Suche nach einem Nachfolger nicht lange gedauert. FootMercato the Saudi Topklub is in advanced Gesprächen with Marcelino, the 60‑year‑old former Villarreal boss.

Marcelino, clubless after his Aus bei Villarreal, has already given his Zusage. His acceptance marks a clear step toward becoming the new trainer.

Bei Al‑Ajli würde er auf große Erwartungen treffen. Jaissle verteidigte zuletzt die Champions-League mit dem Klub, und der große Wunsch gilt der Gewinn der Meisterschaft. Unter Jaissle erreichte der Klub zweimal den dritten und einmal den fünften Platz.

With Villarreal, Marcelino achieved historic results. In the last season he guided the team to a third‑place finish behind FC Barcelona and Real Madrid with 73 points – the best season in 18 years – and the Yellow Submarine finished second with 77 points. His side also scored 72 goals, the most in club history, surpassing his own record from the previous year.

Mit Edouard Mendy (Chelsea), Merih Demiral (Juventus, Atalanta), Enzo Millot (VfB Stuttgart), Galeno (FC Porto), Francisco Trincao (Barcelona, Sporting Portugal) und Ivan Toney (Brentford) verfügt Al‑Ajli über mehrere Spieler, die in europäischen Topligen aktiv waren.