Pitso Mosimane is making considerations about his next move after the end of his time at Al Ahli Saudi.
Pitso Mosimane’s growing list of options has widened following revelations that the former Bafana Bafana coach is now on the wanted list in the neighbouring United Arab Emirates.
Mosimane has been at the helm at Al Ahli Saudi since September 2022 and has guided the club back to the Saudi Pro League where Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) and Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad) will provide opposition.
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The 58-year-old also lifted the Saudi Arabia second tier league title to go alongside automatic promotion.
However, instead of having the option (which came with the condition of promotion) of an extension on his contract triggered, Mosimane has found himself being given a cold shoulder and will now be leaving Al Ahli.
The Saudis are targeting a European coach with their targets including Massimilliano Allegri and Andre Villas-Boas, despite Mosimane recording 19 wins, seven draws and three defeats at Al Ahli and taking the club from seventh position that he found them in to top of the standings.
No club in the Saudi Pro League has an African or local in charge with Europeans dominating.
While the jobs of Tunisian giants Esperance and the Super Eagles are available, it seems Mosimane will be staying on in the Middle East.
KickOff can reveal that the option of the UAE has been a realistic option for several weeks with the possibility of a move to Al Jazira raised.
However, the UAE Pro League club has appointed Dutch legend Frank de Boer as their new man.
According to numerous authoritative sources, ongoing talks are underway relating to UAE opportunities with several clubs in the frame for Mosimane.
Another club on the Persian Gulf coast – Al Jazira Al Hamra Club, who play in the UAE First Division League – have been engaged alongside another unnamed UAE Pro League club.
The UAE option appears favoured as the favoured option.
There is also Al Batin who were relegated from the Saudi Pro League and will be campaigning in the Saudi second tier league next season.
Al Batin finished the season under former Zimbabwe national team coach Zdravko Logarusic who is now among the names of coaches who have submitted their names for the AmaZulu job.
All prospective employers have already been informed that Mosimane prefers to work with his team of Kabelo Rangoaga, Musa Matlaba, Kyle Solomons, and Maahier Davids.
Mosimane has kept the proud record of winning silverware with every club that he has coached from SuperSport United, Mamelodi Sundowns, and Al Ahly (Egypt).
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