The Irishman could become the latest big name in management to make the move to the Middle East
13:35, 10 Nov 2025Updated 13:41, 10 Nov 2025
Former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers
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Former Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers(Image: PA)
Brendan Rodgers could return to management in the money-spinning Saudi Pro League.
The 52-year-old has strong interest from several clubs in the Middle Eastern country.
That has been ramped up since he resigned as Celtic manager last month.
The former Liverpool boss is currently taking time out to recharge the batteries and consider his next move.
He is aware of the strong interest to lure him to Saudi and the massive money that would be on the table.
The indication from well-placed sources is Rodgers will weigh up his options between now and the summer.
If a top job doesn’t come up in England or in Europe before then he will likely head to Saudi at the end of the current UK domestic season in June.
Rodgers has previously knocked back the chance to move to the oil rich nation before he returned for a second spell at Celtic in 2023.
He wants to make sure that his next move is the right one. His time at Celtic ended prematurely and frustratingly.
The Irishman didn’t get the back he felt he needed in the transfer market, although Celtic majority shareholder Dermot Desmond came out and openly criticised his former manager after his resignation.
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Brendan Rodgers
Rodgers has a stellar CV, winning four titles, three League Cup and four Scottish Cups over his two spells with Celtic.
Rodgers had also lifted the FA Cup with Leicester City and won the Championship play-off with Swansea City.
The Saudi League is growing with more and more top players following Cristiano Ronaldo and Co out there.
The likes of Kingsley Coman, Darwin Nunez, Ruben Neves, Joao Felix and Ivan Toney are just some of the top players who are playing their trade in the Saudi Pro League.
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But as well as players, well known managers are also working in Saudi.