Al-Ittihad officially announced a dispute with head coach Sergio Conceicao. The Saudi club announced the personnel changes on its official resources.

The Portuguese captain, having supported the team in the winter of 2025, continued until the end of the 2025/26 season.. During this hour, Al-Ittihad played 41 matches in all tournaments under its leadership.

Conceicao's club statistics include 21 wins, 7 draws and 13 defeats. In the Saudi Arabian championship, the team finished fifth in the tournament table.

Narazi Al-Ittihad raised the hopes of the new head coach, who is preparing the team for the upcoming season.