On July 13, it was officially reported that the 58-year-old Frenchman, Laurent Blanc, has been appointed as the head coach of the Saudi club Al-Ittihad Jeddah.
The Frenchman, aged 58, primarily played as a central defender during his playing career and has previously managed several teams including Bordeaux, France national team, Paris Saint-Germain, Al-Rayyan, and Lyon.
During his playing career, Blanc primarily served as a central defender, assisting the French national team in winning the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2000 UEFA European Championship.