
<p>Al-Shabab, a team in Saudi Arabia, is close to hiring Chelsea legend John Terry as its next manager.</p>



<p>Since retiring as a player, Terry has worked as an assistant coach at <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/aston-villa-tv-schedule">Aston Villa</a>, Leicester City, and now for the Blues’ academy, where he brings a wealth of knowledge. But he has never been in charge as a head coach before.</p>



<p>Now, with Marcel Keizer’s resignation on Thursday, the Englishman is among the leading candidates for the Al-Shabab position. After just six weeks in command, the club fired the Dutch manager after a dismal start to the season. Al-Shabab won just two of its first five league games.</p>



<h2>John Terry agrees to deal in principle with Saudi Arabia club</h2>



<p>The club named former Argentina U-23 and Ismaily manager Juan Brown as the team’s temporary coach. Now, the attention of Al-Shabab shifted to John Terry.</p>



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<p><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/23841354/john-terry-saudi-pro-league-manager/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Sun</a> reports the Middle Eastern side contacted Terry two months ago. The two agreed on a contract in principle. Terry, who is 42, earned a contract with a minimum term of two years. He has an option for four years at Al-Shabab. and a contract has now been agreed upon in principle.</p>



<p>The report adds that <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/chelsea-tv-schedule/">Chelsea</a>, which he has dedicated so much time and energy to over the years would let him quit his current position to pursue opportunities in Saudi Arabia.</p>



<p>There, he would meet Steven Gerrard, his former colleague with the English national team and now the manager of Al-Ettifaq. The Liverpool great is just one of several former Premier League players who have found success in Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;</p>



<h5>Who is Al-Shabab?</h5>



<p>Al-Shabab has been in contact with many notable managers. For example, it contacted former Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier. In the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/is-saudi-arabia-threat-to-uefa-aleksander-ceferin-clears-air-20230903-WST-453859.html">Saudi Pro League</a>, Shabab is not one of the powerhouse teams controlled by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). However, a number of high-profile players have joined the Riyadh club, including the Belgian international Yannick Carrasco.</p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / News Images</em></p>


Chelsea legend John Terry set for coaching role in Saudi Arabia

After serving as a consultant in Chelsea's youth program, Terry is expected to be promoted to his first management position since retiring.

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