Rui Pedro Braz under fire, Al Ahli fans demand ex-Benfica exit | OneFootball

The relationship between Rui Pedro Braz, who does not want to take a player from Benfica, and the Al Ahli fans seems to be becoming increasingly complicated. Last Saturday, during the home match against Abha Club, supporters of the Saudi side made sure to send a clear message to the Portuguese executive, with strong criticism coming from the stands.

Rui Pedro Braz, who has been at Al Ahli since October last year after leaving Benfica, once again became the target of fan backlash. During the match, chants of “Pedro Out” could be heard in the stadium, in a clear display of the dissatisfaction surrounding the executive.

On the pitch, however, the night ended on a positive note for Al Ahli. The Saudi team thrashed Abha Club 4-0, in a match in which Francisco Trincão also stood out by scoring a brilliant goal.

Rui Pedro Braz arrived at Benfica in 2022 and quickly took on an important role within the club’s structure, becoming responsible for the Eagles’ football operations and taking part in several of the key transfer-market decisions. During his time at the Estádio da Luz, the executive was linked to some of the most high-profile signings of recent years, including Orkun Kökçü and, at a later stage, Richard Ríos and Georgiy Sudakov.

Now, at Al Ahli, Rui Pedro Braz is going through a different moment, with fan unrest gaining momentum. The chants heard from the stands show that the pressure on the former Benfica executive is increasing, despite the team’s strong start on the pitch.

Al Ahli fans complain about Rui Pedro Braz:

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