For the first time.. Denis responds to rumors of his departure from the Saudi national team

Giorgos Donis, the coach of the Saudi national team, said that rumors of his departure “do not affect him” but rather the team’s dressing room.

Press reports recently claimed that Denis would leave his position, before the Saudi Football Association denied this, according to what was reported by the Saudi Al-Ikhbariya channel.

Giorgos Donis led the “Green” team to achieve victory over the South Korean team, with a score of 2/3, at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, on Friday, in a friendly match.

The Greek coach said in a press conference after the match: “All the coaches with great experience whose names have appeared to succeed me are completely useless rumors, and they do not affect me, but rather affect the locker room.”

Denis added: "I am not an ordinary coach and I have a long coaching career in the Kingdom, and I have gone through several experiences. I told the players and the technical staff that my contract expires before the new date of the 2027 Asian Cup, and that I want to stay."

The 57-year-old coach confirmed that he has a “prepared and ready plan” for the next stage, for the Saudi national team to appear in its best form.

Giorgos Donis continued: "We have a new generation, and they have all the ingredients that help them achieve positive results."