Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad sack former Spurs boss Nuno

RIYADH: Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad have sacked former Tottenham manager Nuno Espirito Santo following a run of poor results.

They have won six of 12 league games this season and suffered a 2-0 defeat by Air Force Club of Iraq in the Asian Champions League on Monday.

Nuno, 49, took over at Al Ittihad in July 2022 after being sacked by Tottenham eight months earlier.

Assistant coach Hassan Khalifa will take interim charge of the team.

According to Spnaish media, former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui has been approached for the role but the Spaniard is keen to wait for an opportunity in the Premier League.