Al-Ahli wants Miguel Ángel Tena, Villarreal's sporting director
After Rui Braz's dismissal, Al-Ahli has reportedly picked Tena as its new strongman, but his close ties to Villarreal could complicate the move.
Saudi club Al-Ahli wants to hire Miguel Ángel Tena, Villarreal's sporting director, to modernise its sporting structure. According to MARCA, the Jeddah side has been won over by the success model that Villarreal has built with the Spaniard at its head.
Rui Braz's sacking has opened the door to that change, and Tena has reportedly been told they want him as the club's new strongman. With a strong international reputation, he was also courted by AC Milan a few months ago. His close relationship with Villarreal could complicate an exit, although Al-Ahli has reportedly confirmed he is their choice and is ready to make the necessary effort.
In the last three seasons he has generated over 300 million in profits from developing and selling players without losing competitiveness. During his time, Villarreal won the Europa League in 2021 under Unai Emery and later qualified directly for the Champions League twice in a row under Marcelino.
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