Algerian coach Nourdine Ben Zakri explained that he received offers from two clubs in the Saudi Professional League in recent days, but he chose to decline due to the lack of guarantees for strengthening the squad and avoiding a relegation battle until the end of the season.

Bin Zakri pointed out in his interview with "Asharq Al-Awsat" that negotiations with the Nejmeh Club did not reach an agreement, despite discussions about the team's needs, because the management did not provide him with clear commitments regarding support for the team during the winter period.

The Algerian coach mentioned that another Saudi club entered into negotiations with him, but their position was similar to that of Al-Najma, as they did not provide the required guarantees regarding development plans and adequately strengthening the team.

Bin Zakri revealed that he also declined offers from abroad, including from a UAE club and a Qatari club, due to the lack of a clear vision for ambition. He emphasized that he prioritizes a new experience within the Saudi league with a club that has genuine competitive goals.

Bin Zakri expressed his pride in the interaction he receives from some club fans on social media platforms, noting that the trust he enjoys from supporters of Al-Ittihad, Al-Shabab, and Al-Ettifaq reflects his past successes in the Saudi league.

The coach expressed his surprise at not having had the opportunity to lead one of the major clubs, despite his impressive record, emphasizing that his previous experiences qualify him to manage teams aiming to compete for championships.

Bin Zakri nominated Al-Nassr Club to win the league championship due to its technical lineup, considering Al-Hilal as the main competitor, while he believes that Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli have lesser chances this season.

He concluded his statements by emphasizing that he holds the highest training certifications from the Italian school, and that he has never been relegated with any team he has managed. He considered that some foreign coaches returned despite their previous failures, while he was never given a fair chance to prove his ability with a team that has the real potential to compete.