Soccer-Laurent Blanc named Al-Ittihad’s new coach


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  • Saturday, 13 Jul 2024

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Olympique Lyonnais v Paris St Germain - Groupama Stadium, Lyon, France - September 3, 2023 Olympique Lyonnais coach Laurent Blanc before the match REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo

(Reuters) - Laurent Blanc has been named Al-Ittihad's new coach, replacing Marcelo Gallardo, the Saudi Pro League club announced on Saturday.

"Welcome to Al-Ittihad, Coach Laurent Blanc," Al-Ittihad posted on the X social media platform without providing more details on the contract.

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