A new coach for Benzema

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By: Manu Tournoux

A new coach for Benzema

After the sidelining of Nuno Espirito Santo, Al-Ittihad will entrust its destiny to Marcelo Gallardo.

Change at Al-Ittihad. After a disappointing start to the season, the Jeddah club parted ways last week with its new coach, Nuno Espirito Santo.

After discussing with Julen Lopetegui, the Saudi team finally set its sights on Marcelo Gallardo. The former Olympique de Marseille and AS Monaco playmaker is expected to sign until June 2025, with an option for two additional seasons.

This will be the first experience outside of South America for the Argentinian, who shone on the River Plate bench (2014-2022), notably winning the Copa Libertadores twice. He will now have Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kanté and Fabinho under his command.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.