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Saudi club Al Ittihad appoint former Spurs boss Nuno as coach

October 27, 2021 Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters

Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad have appointed former Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo as coach until 2024, the top-flight club said on Monday.

The 48-year-old Portuguese has been out of work since Spurs sacked him last November after 17 matches in charge following a 3-0 home loss to Manchester United which left the north London side eighth in the table.

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