Former Tottenham boss Nuno Espírito Santo sacked by Saudi club

Nuno joined the club in July last year and led his side to the Saudi Pro League title in his debut season. 

But they saw a drop in their fortunes this campaign, despite bringing some high profile players like Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Jota and Fabinho in the summer. 

The Saudi outfit are currently winless in their previous five league games, and are languishing sixth in the standings. 

After their recent defeat to Al-Quwa Al-Juwiya, Nuno and Benzema reportedly clashed in the dressing room, per Relevo. 

And that prompted the hierarchy to part company with the Portuguese who boasted a win percentage of 64 at the club. 

According to The Mirror, Al-Ittihad are now considering former Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Julen Lopetegui for the role. 

Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho is another name who has been linked with the vacancy at the King Abdullah Sports City. 

But reports also suggest the Saudi club could look to sign a French manager to please their star player Benzema. 

Nuno previously managed Wolves between 2017 and 2021.  He led the Foxes to Premier League promotion in 2017 and also secured them two seventh-place finishes in the top-flight. 

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However, the 49-year-old struggled at Spurs and lasted only a few months before being sacked in November 2021.