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Ex-Roma coach Mourinho reaches immediate Saudi Pro League agreement

Sacked AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho has already agreed terms with a new club.

The Portuguese has agreed to take charge of Saudi Pro League giants Al-Shabab.

Asharq Al-Awsat says Mourinho has reached a verbal agreement with Al-Shabab and will immediately take the place of Croatian Igor Biscan at the helm of the team currently eleventh in the Saudi Pro League, with 21 points from 19 games.

The meeting was held via video conference and it was sporting director Domenico Teti who presented the offer, which includes a major transfer campaign.

Mourinho could travel to Riyadh in the next few days.

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