Riyadh, May 3
Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal announced on Saturday that they have parted ways with Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus.
The decision comes just days after Al-Hilal was knocked out of the Asian Champions League Elite semifinals following a 3-1 loss to Al-Ahli.
With five matches left in the league season, Al-Hilal currently sits second in the standings, six points behind leaders Al-Ittihad. The club is also set to compete in the expanded Club World Cup in the United States this June and July.
"The Board of Directors of Al-Hilal Club Company has agreed with the Portuguese head coach of the first team Jorge Jesus to terminate the contractual relationship between them", Al-Hilal said in a statement on X.
"The Board expressed its appreciation for the efforts made by the technical staff since last season."
The club has appointed Mohammed Al-Shalhoub as the interim head coach of Al-Hilal for the remainder of the season.
"Meanwhile the Board has decided to appoint the coach Mohammed Al-Shalhoub to lead the first team in Saudi League," the club added.