{"id":224332,"date":"2023-11-15T19:18:38","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T19:18:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/?p=224332"},"modified":"2023-11-15T19:18:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T19:18:38","slug":"ex-wolves-boss-julen-lopetegui-wanted-to-replace-sacked-nuno-espirito-santo-but-is-waiting-for-premier-league-job-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allworldreport.com\/sport\/ex-wolves-boss-julen-lopetegui-wanted-to-replace-sacked-nuno-espirito-santo-but-is-waiting-for-premier-league-job-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Ex-Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui 'wanted to replace sacked Nuno Espirito Santo' but is waiting for Premier League job | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
JULEN LOPETEGUI<\/strong> could be offered a job in Saudi Arabia – but he wants to hold out for a Premier League position instead.<\/p>\n Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked by Al-Ittihad on Tuesday.<\/p>\n And Al-Ittihad are reportedly looking to replace one ex-Wolves manager with another.<\/p>\n The Saudi powerhouse sacked Nuno after a poor start to the season, despite wining the Saudi Pro League earlier this year.<\/p>\n The final straw came when the side, who boast\u00a0Karim Benzema\u00a0and N'Golo Kante on their books, suffered a 2-0 defeat by Air Force Club of Iraq in the Asian Champions League on Monday.<\/p>\n Their Saudi title defence has so far been disastrous, already trailing league leaders Al-Hilal – who have the likes of Kalidou Koulibaly and Neymar in their squad – by 11 points after just 12 games.<\/p>\n Club bosses are claimed to be exploring the possibility of luring\u00a0Lopetegui to the Saudi Pro League.<\/p>\n However, the Spaniard's preference is reportedly to remain in the Premier League.<\/p>\n Spanish journalist Guillem Balague tweeted: "I have heard there is real interest from #AlIttihad for #JulenLopetegui.<\/p>\n "His plan is clear. He will remain in England and wait for an opportunity in the #PremierLeague.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n FREE BETS – BEST BETTING OFFERS AND BONUSES NEW CUSTOMERS<\/strong><\/p>\n "Every team that has contacted him in the past including Lyon and Villarreal was heard, but I think his idea is clear.<\/p>\n "Let's see if an enormous offer changes his mind, but I doubt it."<\/p>\n There are currently no Premier League positions available for which Lopetegui can interview. <\/p>\n He was previously considered by Manchester United if they failed to land Erik ten Hag.<\/p>\n Lopetegui, 57, dramatically walked out\u00a0on the Molineux club just three days before the start of the Premier League season after falling out with club chiefs.<\/p>\n The former\u00a0Spain\u00a0boss remains one of Europe's most-respected coaches and did a remarkable job last season as Wolves avoided relegation with relative ease.<\/p>\n
\n<\/p>\n
READ MORE ON FOOTBALL<\/h2>\n
<\/picture>FULL MONTE <\/span><\/p>\n
I'm an ex Prem star & now own a five-star hotel with a Mediterranean ocean view<\/h3>\n
<\/picture>FAMILY PRIDE <\/span><\/p>\n
My dad won Champions Leagueand almost lifted Ballon d'Or – now I'm in Prem<\/h3>\n
Most read in Football<\/h2>\n
<\/picture>TOO ERL-Y <\/span><\/p>\n
Fans hear what Erling Haaland has to say when asked for shirt at HALF-TIME<\/h3>\n
<\/picture>SPIRIT CRUSHING <\/span><\/p>\n
Nuno Espirito Santo SACKED by Saudi side despite signing Benzema and Kante<\/h3>\n
<\/picture>DOUBLE FAULT <\/span><\/p>\n
Dortmund vs Newcastle halted as fans throw tennis balls & gold bars onto pitch<\/h3>\n
<\/picture>LAUR GORGEOUS <\/span><\/p>\n
Woods stuns fans in leather outfit as they tell TNT’s rival to snap her up<\/h3>\n