Dammam, Saudi Arabia — Al-Ettifaq Football Club has officially renewed the contract of head coach Saad Al-Shehri for the upcoming 2025 season. This decision follows the coach’s success in improving team performance after his midseason appointment.
Al-Ettifaq Coach Al-Shehri Signs 2025 Extension
The club hosted the signing ceremony at its headquarters in Dammam. Club president Samer Al-Mishal and Al-Shehri both attended the event. The extension builds on the positive results since Al-Shehri replaced former manager Steven Gerrard earlier in the season.
Al-Mishal expressed strong support for Al-Shehri’s leadership. “Coach Saad has our complete trust,” he stated. He noted that the club board and its golden members fully backed the decision. “We’re optimistic about building a squad that reflects Al-Ettifaq’s legacy,” he added.
Saad Al-Shehri’s Impact on Al-Ettifaq’s 2025 Plans
Since taking charge, Al-Shehri has brought tactical discipline and boosted morale. He helped stabilize the squad and reignite fan engagement. Club insiders believe this continuity will enhance Al-Ettifaq’s performance as the 2025 Roshn Saudi League season approaches.
This renewal signals Al-Ettifaq’s broader commitment to development and consistency. The club aims to foster institutional stability as a cornerstone of long-term success in the Saudi Pro League.
The Saudi Standard’s View: Al-Ettifaq Backs Stability Over Spectacle
Al-Ettifaq’s decision to extend Coach Saad Al-Shehri’s contract signals a shift in Saudi club management priorities—from marquee signings to institutional continuity. Moving away from short-term, high-profile hires toward homegrown leadership reflects a growing maturity in the Kingdom’s football strategy.
Al-Shehri stabilized the squad after Gerrard’s departure, showing that managerial fit and cultural alignment can outweigh global name recognition. His extension also highlights a wider trend across Saudi clubs focusing on sustainable team-building rather than marketable profiles.
This decision aligns with national goals to develop local coaching talent and reduce dependency on imported systems. For Al-Ettifaq, it reflects a long-term strategy based on tactical familiarity and shared club values. As the Roshn Saudi League evolves, vision and stability may prove more valuable than headlines.
