Michael Emenalo, former Chelsea technical director, is reportedly set to be appointed as the Saudi Pro League’s inaugural sporting director.
According to Mirror, the former Chelsea transfer chief has an agreement in principle to become the Saudi Pro League’s director of football with the aim to enhance organisation, strategy, and talent development. He was extremely successful during his stint at Stamford Bridge and played a key role in bringing notable players such as Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, and N’Golo Kante to Chelsea.
The appointment of Emenalo reflects the Saudi Pro League’s ambitious plans to elevate the competition to new heights. The league wants to centralise its recruitment so that they can continue to bring in the big names of European football after signing top stars including Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema & Kante this summer.
