Djamel Belmadi Rejects Offer from Saudi League Club Rochen

Djamel Belmadi, coach of the Algerian national team, has rejected a tempting offer from Saudi League club Rochen that would have made him the most expensive Arab and African coach in history.

Contract with Algerian National Team

Belmadi has a contract with the Algerian national team until 2026. Informed sources told the German News Agency (dpa) on Thursday that Al-Ahli Jeddah, which includes Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez, is pushing for a contract with Belmadi and is trying to convince him to coach the team in the coming period, taking advantage of some “unfavorable” circumstances which… Having encountered him in Algeria.

Belmadi’s Loyalty to Algeria

The same sources explained that Al Ahly management offered Belmadi a huge annual salary, which far exceeds what he earns in the Algerian national team and will make him the most expensive Arab and African coach in history. But Belmadi insists he will not replace the project he started with Algeria, even with “all the gold in the world.”

Hope for a Contract

Despite such a decisive response, Al Ahly management did not lose hope of concluding a contract with Belmadi, hoping that one day he would change his mind.

Controversial Statements

Belmadi sparked controversy in the last few hours when he said after Algeria’s friendly win over Senegal: “There is a traitor within the team who is leaking the squad for matches.” According to him, Djamel Belmadi considered that such behavior not only harms the Algerian national football team, but also constitutes a betrayal of the homeland and people.

Success with Algerian National Team

It is noteworthy that the 47-year-old coach has led the Algerian national team since August 2018, winning the African Cup of Nations with them.

Source: Agencies