On Saturday evening, Al-Ahli Club received a friendly visit from Vincenzo Montella, the coach of the Turkish national team, accompanied by performance coach Pierpaolo Polino, at the club's headquarters in Jeddah.

The visit aimed to monitor the physical and medical condition of Al-Ahly player Merih Demiral and to ensure his readiness during the current phase, given his commitments with the Turkish national team.

The visit also provided a special opportunity for Montella to reminisce with Ivorian Franck Kessié, who had previously worked under his leadership during one of his coaching stints.

The meeting included an extensive discussion session that brought together the Turkish delegation with Al-Ahly's sporting director Rui Pedro and the first team coach Matthias Jaissle, focusing on several shared technical matters.

The meeting addressed several aspects related to the development of physical performance and the coordination mechanisms between clubs and national teams, in a way that serves the interests of the players during different periods of the season.

Al-Ahly Club affirmed that the visit reflects the strength of relations and ongoing cooperation with international technical teams, and its constant commitment to openness and communication with global expertise in football.