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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Ewan Murray

Brendan Rodgers confirmed as head coach of Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah

Brendan Rodgers left Celtic despite steering them to successive league title triumphs in Scotland.
Brendan Rodgers left Celtic despite steering them to successive league title triumphs in Scotland. Photograph: Steve Welsh/Getty Images

Brendan Rodgers has been confirmed as the head coach of the Saudi ­Arabian side Al-Qadsiah. Rodgers resigned from Celtic in October, a move thattriggered a stinging attack from the club’s main shareholder Dermot Desmond. The 52-year-old is yet to address Desmond’s sentiment but is known to have been attractive to Saudi clubs for some time. He turned down a move to the kingdom after leaving Leicester in 2023.

Al-Qadsiah, who sacked their Spanish manager Michel at the ­weekend, have stolen a march on their domestic rivals by moving for Rodgers, who has been keen for a swift return to the dugout. The club are owned by Aramco, the state-owned Saudi oil company.

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