Arne Slot is expected to pass on the chance to take charge of Al Ahli, with the former Liverpool head coach focusing instead on his next move in European football. Despite the financial appeal of a switch to Saudi Arabia, the Dutch manager appears determined to wait for a high-level opening closer to home.
The approach is linked to movement involving Matthias Jaissle, who is being lined up to take over at Newcastle. That would leave Al Ahli searching for a new manager, and Slot was reportedly among the names considered as a replacement.
Slot left Liverpool at the end of last season and has now become one of the more closely watched coaching figures on the market. His current stance suggests he is not ready to leave European club football, especially if a leading role becomes available in one of the continent’s major leagues.
For now, that means Al Ahli may need to look elsewhere, while Slot continues to prioritise a top European job. The situation also adds another layer to Newcastle’s managerial picture as Jaissle edges toward the Premier League club.
