The Saudi soccer kingdom bid farewell to Vincenzo Vencenzo, as the Italian coach left the club in disgrace after just 14 months in charge. The 59-year-old Vincenzo was reportedly awarded a release package of up to 30 million euros, even though his time in Saudi Arabia had appeared to be in the limelight.
In August last year, Wen Xianni resolutely jumped from the Italian coaching world to Saudi Arabia, with an annual salary of up to 25 million euros, but the trip to Saudi Arabia did not go as well as expected. Under his leadership, the Saudis won only 7 out of 18 matches, a win rate of less than 50%, and even failed to break through in the top 16 of the Asian zone in January this year.
Not only that, the team is full of internal conflicts, with frequent incidents of discord between the same players. After a 0-0 draw with Bahrain in Group C of the third round, Saudi Arabia won only four matches. There were rumors at the time that Vincennes could be fired, and now that prediction has finally come true. The Saudi media revealed that they will receive 30 million euros in compensation. The Saudi FA plans to announce a new coach in the near future.
