"If he had concerns about the lack of investment at Celtic, the club he left in October, then that shouldn't be an issue at the Khobar-based Al-Qadsiah. In July, they splashed out a reported 65m (57.15m) on the Italy striker Mateo Retegui. Few clubs around the world have an owner with pockets or oil wells as deep as those that belong to Aramco."
"In the summer of 2023, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) took over Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli, bringing big stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Neymar, along with international headlines. Al-Qadsiah want some of that as the club's chief executive, James Bisgrove, formerly of Rangers, said in a statement welcoming the new head coach: This is a landmark moment for the club."
Brendan Rodgers, 52, has been confirmed as head coach of Al-Qadsiah with the objective of turning Saudi Arabia's Big Four into a Big Five. The Khobar-based club spent a reported €57.15m in July on Italy striker Mateo Retegui and benefits from deep state-owned Aramco resources. Al-Qadsiah have never been champions but can now challenge Riyadh and Jeddah giants. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund acquired Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli in 2023, attracting global stars. Chief executive James Bisgrove described Rodgers' appointment as a landmark moment aligned with long-term ambition. The team resumes league play after a Fifa Arab Cup break, with goals from Julian Quinones.
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