Imanol’s Saudi stint ends as Al Shabab exit made official

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·18 February 2026

Imanol’s Saudi stint is over, his agreed departure from Al Shabab is now official.

According to Diario Vasco, the Orio-born coach is returning home after an amicable agreement with the club.

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The decision comes seven months after he signed a lucrative two-season contract.

He departs grateful for the opportunity.

It brings a premature close to his spell in Saudi Arabia.

Source: Diario Vasco