The Students Club continues its preparatory steps for the new football season 2025/2026, this time through the training portal, where the management of "The Elegant" entered into official negotiations with the Qatari coach Talal Al-Balooshi, aiming to reach a final agreement to take over the technical leadership of the team.

Talal Al-Balooshi is considered one of the familiar names in Iraqi football, as he previously led the Zakho team in the Iraq Stars League, achieving positive results that drew attention to his coaching abilities, and he managed to present an organized team characterized by solidity and tactical discipline despite the challenges he faced at that time.

This step by the Students management comes as part of restructuring the technical staff and searching for a coach with a developmental vision capable of bringing out the best in the players and returning the team to the forefront of competition after a season described as "fluctuating" despite the stability it witnessed with coach Basim Qasim.

According to sources close to the club, Al-Balooshi is considered one of the prominent names on the list of candidates, especially after negotiations with other coaches failed for reasons related to financial aspects or external commitments.

Talal Al-Balooshi, who has a football background as a former international player for the Qatar national team, has had successful coaching experiences at the club level and with youth teams in his country before embarking on his adventure in Iraq, which earned him the respect of fans and followers due to his calm personality and balanced technical style.

According to informed journalistic sources, negotiations with Al-Balooshi have reached advanced stages, with a mutual desire from both parties to reach an agreement. The Qatari coach has expressed openness to returning to the Iraqi league, provided that a professional working environment is ensured, along with administrative guarantees that help him implement his technical project.

The Students fans are hoping for a quick resolution, especially as time is running out for clubs with the upcoming preparation period. Many supporters of "The Elegant" believe that contracting with a foreign coach who has previously worked in Iraq and understands the specifics of the league could be a step in the right direction to return the team to the podiums.