Multimillionaire Offer Rejected by Deschamps

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Didier Deschamps, a 57-year-old French coach, will not be the new signing of Al-Ahli as the Saudi Arabian club has signed Marino Pusic until 2028. The former national team coach had discussions with the Saudi entity, but differences in decision-making hindered an agreement.

This move leaves Deschamps without his first concrete opportunity to return to the sidelines after leaving the French national team on July 18. The coach had stated he needed time to decide his next step after serving 14 years in the role.

Didier Deschamps fails to reach an agreement with Al-Ahli

Al-Ahli had included Didier Deschamps among the candidates to replace Matthias Jaissle, who left the Saudi team to join Newcastle United. The French coach had made contact with the club, but talks did not progress to a definitive negotiation.

The main obstacle was related to the distribution of sporting responsibilities. Deschamps wanted the ability to have a say in the team's strategic decisions, while Al-Ahli's structure proposed a different model for managing the squad.

The lack of understanding reduced the chances of an agreement before the club moved quickly to another option. The entity announced on August 6 the signing of Marino Pusic, a 54-year-old coach, on a contract that runs until 2028.

Pusic arrives after coaching Al Jazira in the previous season. He also won the Ukrainian league with Shakhtar Donetsk in 2024, a fact that supported his candidacy to take over the bench of the reigning Asian champion. Marcelino García Toral also rejected Al-Ahli's offer.

France ends a 14-year era

Didier Deschamps left France after the third-place match of the 2026 World Cup, lost 6-4 against England. His final game was the 185th since taking over in July 2012.

During that period, he won the 2018 World Cup and the 2020-21 Nations League. He also reached the finals of the 2016 Euro and the 2022 World Cup, besides registering 20 World Cup victories as head coach.

The French Federation has already embarked on a new era with Zinedine Zidane. Deschamps, on the other hand, has not announced his retirement and keeps open the possibility of managing a club or another national team.

Before the end of his contract, the coach stated he would remain involved in football without committing to a specific destination. His immediate priority is to analyze proposals and reclaim personal time after over a decade of continuous work with France.

Saudi Arabia remains an option

The breakdown in negotiations with Al-Ahli does not definitively rule out the possibility of Saudi Arabia. Didier Deschamps had already acknowledged contact from the Saudi competition before the World Cup, but postponed any decision until after his international tenure.

His resume and free-agent status allow him to wait without needing to accept the first available project. Without a contract, any club can negotiate directly with him without having to pay compensation for his recruitment.

The next step will depend on a proposal that grants him the sports control sought during the discussions with Al-Ahli. Didier Deschamps will explore new options in the coming months, but his immediate move to Saudi Arabia is halted following Pusic's hiring.

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