RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Jorge Jesus has left his position as Al-Hilal head coach by mutual consent, the Saudi Arabian soccer team announced Saturday.
The departure of the 70-year-old veteran coach comes just four days after Al-Hilal lost the semifinal of the AFC Champions League Elite to Saudi Arabian rival Al-Ahli.
“The Board of Directors of Al-Hilal Club Company has agreed with the Portuguese head coach of the first football team Jorge Jesus to terminate the contractual relationship between them,” the club posted on social media.
Last season, Jesus, the former Benfica coach who was appointed in July 2023, led Al-Hilal on a world-record winning streak of 34 games as the Riyadh club won a record 19th Saudi Pro League title.