Overview

• The club confirmed Blanc’s dismissal and the departure of his staff in an official statement that thanked them for their work.
• Hassan Khalifa takes temporary charge while the board pursues a new technical staff that it says will match the club’s ambitions.
• Blanc’s final game was Friday’s 2-0 defeat to Al Nassr, following a Saudi Super Cup semi-final exit and an AFC Champions League Elite loss to Al Wahda.
• Reports say former youth coach Ivan Carrasco has joined interim duties, though the club has not detailed the full temporary setup.
• Local and international outlets link Jürgen Klopp and other high-profile coaches as potential targets, but no appointment has been agreed.