Razvan Lucescu appointed as head coach of Al Sadd

On July 5, 2026, Qatari football club Al Sadd officially announced the appointment of Razvan Lucescu as their new head coach. The agreement between the parties is for a two-season term. This decision follows Lucescu's departure from PAOK. The contract was finalized after extensive negotiations during which the club presented a long-term project to the coach. Lucescu will be accompanied by several members of his former technical staff, including Pantelis Konstantinidis, Giorgos Tsonakas, Kyriakos Tsitiridis, Paolo Castorina, Matteo Spatafora, and Nicolae Constantin. The appointment was confirmed through the club's official social media channels.