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Jardim takes charge of Al Ain

Jardim takes charge of Al Ain

Al Ain: Leonardo Jardim has been appointed Al Ain FC head coach, the UAE Pro League side announced on their social media on Friday.
The Portuguese tactician’s appointment comes following the departure of Argentinian Hernan Crespo in the aftermath of their 5-1 defeat to Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr Club in the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 on Tuesday.
Jardim brings to the table an array of experience, including stints with Al Hilal SFC in 2021 where guided the club to the Saudi Pro League, Saudi Super Cup and the AFC Champions League™ titles.
Jardim went on to help UAE Pro League side Shabab Al Ahli win the domestic title in the 2022/23 season before taking over at Qatar Stars League side Al Rayyan SC.

Al Ain are rooted at the bottom of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 West Zone standings, with just a point to show after four matches and sit eighth in the UAE Pro League.

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