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Former Villarreal and Panathinaikos boss Victor Munoz set for Al Ittihad post
Feb 14, 2012 3:38:00 AM
The Saudi Arabian giants are understood to be ready to unveil the Spaniard as their new coach on Tuesday, after chasing Lothar Matthaus, Eric Gerets and Hasan Shehata
Former Villarreal, Panathinaikos and Getafe coach Victor Munoz is set to be unveiled as the new boss of Saudi Arabian giants Al Ittihad.The 54-year-old Spaniard has been without a job after leaving bankrupt Swiss club Neuchatel Xamax earlier this year.
Goal.com understands Al Ittihad and Munoz have reached an agreement with an official announcement expected on Tuesday.
Munoz would replace Matjaz Kek who was sacked last week after barely a month in the job, with the team languishing in midtable in the Saudi Pro League.
Lothar Matthaus, Hasan Shehata and Eric Gerets have all reportedly been chased by eight-time Saudi champions who are about to embark on their 2012 AFC Champions League (ACL) campaign.
Al Ittihad, two-time Asian champions, reached the semifinals of the 2011 ACL.
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