Herve Renard completes surprise return as Saudi coach

October 27, 2024 / 9:21 AM

Sharjah24 - AFP: The Saudi football association confirmed Herve Renard's surprise return as coach to replace the sacked Roberto Mancini on Saturday.

Renard succeeds the Italian in the Gulf kingdom's football hot seat after a spell in charge of France's women's Olympic team at the Paris Games.

Renard, who managed the Saudis between 2019 and 2023, has signed a two-year contract, a source close to the negotiations revealed.