Benzema and Kante's team has a new coach

Al Ittihad are close to completing negotiations with Santiago Solari, Real Madrid's current Director of Football, to bring him in as the club's new head coach.

Al Ittihad fans are hoping Solari will be the key to taking the team to the next level.

This information was confirmed by AS , marking a turning point in Al Ittihad's journey to find a replacement for Laurent Blanc. Previously, the Saudi Arabian club caused controversy when it fired the French coach after only 5 matches at the beginning of the season.

Solari himself, a former Real Madrid player and coach, is also excited about the prospect of leading Al Ittihad. Solari stands out with his rich experience at the Spanish Royal team.

He took on the role of interim coach in 2018, leading Real Madrid to the Copa del Rey and UEFA Super Cup before officially becoming head coach for a few months. Currently, as Director of Football, Solari has contributed greatly to Real Madrid's development strategy, helping the club maintain its leading position in Europe.

Al Ittihad's approach to Solari is not too surprising. Previously, Al Ittihad contacted other big names such as Xavi Hernandez, Sergio Conceicao and even Jurgen Klopp, but were all rejected.

Solari is preferred due to his long experience at Real Madrid - a factor that can bring advantages in managing stars like Benzema, Kante, Fabinho and attracting talent in the transfer market.

Laurent Blanc, who led Al Ittihad to the Saudi Pro League title last season, was sacked by the club after two consecutive defeats, including the loss in the AFC Champions League and especially the 0-2 defeat to Al Nassr in the national championship on September 28. Before that, Al Ittihad even had a perfect start with 3 wins in a row.

Source: https://znews.vn/doi-cua-benzema-kante-co-hlv-moi-post1590007.html