Brazilian coach Odair Hellmann has just signed with the Saudi club Al Riyadh until June 2024. Former coach of Santos in Brazil, Odair Hellmann was previously in the United Arab Emirates where he spent two seasons at the helm. of Al Wasl. In a press release, the technician said he was delighted to take on this new challenge in the Saudi championship, which he considers to be a major opportunity given its international dimension.
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To carry out his mission at the head of Al Riyadh, Odair Hellmann will be supported by several members of his technical staff whom he brought with him, including his assistant Maurício Dulac as well as his physical trainers and video analysts. Prior to his experience in the UAE, Odair Hellmann also coached two prestigious Brazilian clubs, Internacional and Fluminense. His last experience in the country dates back to the end of 2021 when he was appointed head of Santos, until his departure in June 2022 after a mixed season.
Odair Hellmann, former head coach of my former team @AlWaslSC, is announced as @AlRiyadhFC‘s new head coach.
He has a monstrous task of keeping them alive in this league. #SaudiLeague pic.twitter.com/ddIwIWHs1K
— Fayad (@mofayadd) October 9, 2023
The Saudi Pro League has been one of the most financially attractive championships for several years, with the presence of many stars of European football such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Mané and Benzema. Great coaches have also settled there, like Jorge Jesus or Neymar Jr. By joining Al Riyadh, Odair Hellmann will try to lead the club to the top, thanks to his experience and his playing philosophy already proven at highest level on the South American continent.
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