{"id":55107,"date":"2026-04-28T08:30:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T05:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/?p=55107"},"modified":"2026-04-28T08:30:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T05:30:23","slug":"al-ittihad-restructures-planes-set-to-exit-as-club-searches-for-new-sporting-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/al-ittihad-restructures-planes-set-to-exit-as-club-searches-for-new-sporting-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Al-Ittihad Restructures: Planes Set to Exit as Club Searches for New Sporting Director"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69d219ef-88e8-8330-9a1d-60a133551b02-46\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-400\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6185a1e8-79f9-4216-8130-54f08217defd\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1765\">Al-Ittihad is entering a new phase of restructuring as the departure of Spanish sporting director Ramon Planes appears imminent at the end of the 2025\u20132026 season, following a disappointing campaign without major achievements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1971\">The club has already begun the process of identifying a new sporting director to lead the next phase of its project, aligning with broader plans to rebuild both the technical and administrative structure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2219\">Planes joined Al-Ittihad in January 2024 after a brief stint with Real Betis, bringing with him significant experience, including his tenure at Barcelona between 2018 and 2021, where he played a key role in squad planning and transfer operations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2421\">His expected departure is seen as the first step in a series of changes after a season that fell short of expectations, with the club now focused on securing a place in the AFC Champions League Elite.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2606\">Meanwhile, Al-Ittihad has initiated discussions with several candidates to fill the sporting director role, aiming to establish a more stable and competitive framework for the future.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2779\">The team also faces ongoing challenges, including key player suspensions and internal disciplinary issues, adding further complexity ahead of the decisive league fixtures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2781\" data-end=\"2934\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">These developments highlight Al-Ittihad\u2019s determination to rebuild its sporting project on stronger foundations and return to competing for major titles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Al-Ittihad is entering a new phase of restructuring as the departure of Spanish sporting director Ramon Planes appears imminent at the end of the 2025\u20132026 season, following a disappointing campaign without major achievements. 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