Jorge Jesus leaves Al Hilal | OneFootball

Al Hilal have parted company with manager Jorge Jesus.

The reigning Roshn Saudi League champions, currently second in the table, announced the news early on Saturday. Club legend, and a member of Jesus’ coaching team, Mohammed Al Shalhoub have been placed in charge for the remainder of the season.

In a statement released on their official social media accounts, Al Hilal said: “The Board of Directors of Al Hilal Club Company has agreed with the Portuguese head coach of the first football team Jorge Jesus to terminate the contractual relationship between them.

"The Board expressed its appreciation for the efforts made by the technical staff since last season. Meanwhile, the Board has decided to appoint the coach Mohammed Al Shalhoub to lead the first football team in Roshn Saudi League.”

Experiencing his second spell in charge of Al Hilal, Jesus guided the club to a record-breaking 2023-24 season in which his side captured the RSL title, the King’s Cup and the Saudi Super Cup.

Al Hilal were also recognised by the World Records for a series of 34 wins in all competitions. Jesus was later named the 2023-24 RSL Manager of the Season.

The Portuguese coach’s final match in charge was Tuesday’s 3-1 defeat to fellow RSL side Al Ahli in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite in Jeddah.