Al-Ahli denied reports that it is negotiating with some of the names being circulated for its sporting director role. The club said its search for Osama Hawsawi's replacement is being carried out with professionalism, transparency and integrity.
Denial of the reports
A source close to Al-Ahli's new administration told Kooora in exclusive comments: "There is absolutely no truth to the club negotiating with some of the names being circulated. This matter is completely devoid of truth."
Standards for the search
He added: "It is absolutely impossible for names surrounded by suspicions of corruption to be included among the candidates for the position. The administration and the chief executive place the highest standards of transparency and integrity at the forefront of the process of searching for and selecting the new sporting director."
Club position
The Al-Ahli administration insisted it was conducting the search with the utmost professionalism and competence. The club said it would not rush into signing a name for the sake of it.
Vacancy after resignation
Osama Hawsawi, Al-Ahli's acting sporting director, tendered his official resignation on 27 September, 24 days after his appointment. Al-Ahli is searching for his replacement.