Al Ahli fans turn to Sebastian Hoeneß after Matthias Jaissle resignation

Al Ahli supporters have launched a campaign urging the Saudi Pro League club to appoint Stuttgart manager Sebastian Hoeneß after the unexpected resignation of Matthias Jaissle.

Jaissle’s departure has left Al Ahli searching for a new head coach at a particularly difficult stage, with the new season approaching and limited time available to appoint a successor. The club’s management now faces the challenge of settling the coaching position before preparations are disrupted.

Fans have used social media to promote the hashtag #Hoeneß_An_AlAhli_Demand, calling on Al Ahli to make an approach for the Stuttgart manager. Hoeneß has built a strong reputation through his work in the Bundesliga in recent seasons, helping to raise Stuttgart’s profile with a series of impressive performances.

The supporters’ interest in Hoeneß is also linked to his previous professional relationship with Jaissle. Before beginning the coaching career that eventually took him to Al Ahli, Jaissle worked as Hoeneß’s assistant with the Leipzig Under-16 team.

That connection has strengthened the belief among Al Ahli fans that Hoeneß could provide continuity after Jaissle’s resignation. They see the Stuttgart manager as someone with the personality and footballing approach required to continue the technical project started by his fellow German.

Fans believe Hoeneß’s modern, attacking style would suit Al Ahli’s identity and match the ambitions of its supporters. His work in Germany has made him an attractive option for those calling for the club to move quickly and avoid a prolonged period of uncertainty.

There has been no official statement from Al Ahli’s management about the identity of the next head coach. The growing online campaign is increasing pressure on the club to resolve the matter before the start of the new campaign.

Supporters are concerned that a delay could leave the team affected by a coaching vacuum during a crucial period of preparation. The timing of Jaissle’s resignation has therefore made the search for his replacement an immediate priority for the club.

For now, Hoeneß remains the choice publicly promoted by Al Ahli’s supporters rather than a confirmed appointment or officially announced target. Stuttgart have not been reported as having agreed to release their manager, and Al Ahli have yet to reveal whether the fan campaign will influence their decision.

The club must now identify a new manager in a short period, while supporters continue to demand a candidate capable of preserving the attacking direction they associate with Jaissle’s tenure.