Details of Al-Ittihad's response in the Conceição case

Legal advisor Ahmed Al-Sheikhi has revealed details of the memorandum submitted by Al-Ittihad in response to the lawsuit from former coach Sergio Conceição at FIFA, clarifying the club's stance on financial claims.

Al-Shaykhi stated via his official account on the 'X' platform that the federation clarified its agreement with Conceição on a release clause valued at around 13 million, confirming that the club is prepared to pay the agreed amount.

He added that the Portuguese coach is demanding compensation ranging between 88 and 90 million, which the federation rejects, considering this demand excessive and lacking legal basis.

The legal advisor pointed out that one of the clauses drafted by the federation in the contract made the resolution of disputes subject to the discretion of three arbitrators, without the club having direct control over their identities or orientations.

Al-Sheikhi suggested that Al-Ittihad have a strong chance of winning the case against FIFA, but expressed reservations about the club's position if the dispute moves to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), stating that their chances there are less robust.