Laurent Blanc has been named Al Ittihad's new coach, replacing Marcelo Gallardo, the Saudi Pro League (SPL) club announced on Saturday.
Blanc, whose most recent managerial role with Lyon came to an end in September 2023, visited Al Ittihad's preseason training camp in Spain where he met his new players.
Local media have reported that the Frenchman joins the Jeddah-based club on a two-season contract with an optional third campaign.
Al Ittihad, who Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kanté play for, finished fifth last season, 42 points adrift of champions Al Hilal.
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