Marcelino rejects a multimillion-dollar proposal

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Marcelino García Toral has rejected the proposal from Al Ahli to replace Matthias Jaissle during this summer transfer window. The former Villarreal coach is in the transfer market and held several meetings with the Saudi club, reaching an advanced agreement, but ultimately decided not to accept the position.

The sports project, the opportunity to live in Jeddah, and the chance to participate in the upcoming Club World Cup were enticing for the coach. However, Marcelino has deemed that this was not the right time to start his coaching staff's second experience outside of Spain.

Marcelino García Toral Turns Down Al Ahli's Proposal

Al Ahli had earmarked Marcelino García Toral as their top candidate to take over the reins after Jaissle's departure. The German coach leaves the team after clinching the last two editions of the Asian Champions League.

Discussions progressed in recent days, with both sides assessing the sporting conditions of the deal. Marcelino was considering coaching the Asian champion, but circumstances that arose in the final stages of the negotiation led him to decline the offer.

Rui Pedro Braz, the sporting director of the Saudi club and former head of Benfica between 2021 and 2025, advocated for his hiring. The executive appreciated the coach's working methods and his track record in developing players during his stints in LaLiga.

Players like Santi Cazorla, Ander Herrera, Gonçalo Guedes, and Luis Alberto have been part of Marcelino's teams. He has also worked with Rodri Hernández, Ferran Torres, and Nico Williams, who are Spanish national team champions.

The interest from Al Ahli was concrete and involved various meetings. However, the project and personal timelines of the coaching staff did not quite align, despite the negotiation nearing a favorable resolution.

His Departure from Villarreal and the Next Goal

Marcelino García Toral has been without a team since leaving Villarreal on June 30. In his final season, he guided the Castellón team to the third position in LaLiga and secured the club's second consecutive Champions League qualification.

Since his departure, the coach has set out to revamp his coaching staff during the break. One of his goals is to enhance his English proficiency before accepting an opportunity outside of Spain.

Marcelino previously had an international experience at Olympique de Marseille, but his stint in France ended in September 2023 after seven official matches. The Saudi offer would have been his second job abroad.

Will Keep Considering Offers

The coach, currently recovering from arthroscopic surgery, will continue assessing offers throughout the summer. His plan involves waiting for a top-tier bench in Europe before altering his plans and accepting a position in another competition.

Al Ahli must now explore other alternatives to fill Jaissle's void. Meanwhile, Marcelino García Toral remains available in the market and will focus his next moves on potential openings in Europe before the season commences.

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