Al Ahli Saudi reportedly have the same owner as Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal, boasting huge signings like Cristiano Ronaldo but still owe South African coach Pitso Mosimane who has opened up on the matter.
Reports in Saudi Arabia have previously stated that Mosimane has filed a complaint to FIFA after Al Ahli terminated his contract unilaterally.
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According to Saudi Arabian publication Al Riyadiyya, Mosimane's contract with Al Ahli allegedly stated that he will automatically continue with the team in the Saudi Pro League should he promote the team from the First Division, which he did by winning the league outright last season.
However, the former Bafana Bafana tactician is reportedly yet to receive his bonuses for promoting the team in addition to salaries he is owed for at least six months. It is understood the players and the technical team are also owed their salaries at Al Ahly Saudi.
Mosimane reportedly hinted via Qatar-based newspaper Al-Sharq that what Al Ahli owe him is only about one percent of Karim Benzema's salary (who was signed by Al-Ittihad from Real Madrid).
Al Ahli are owned by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, which also owns the biggest clubs Al-Nassr, who signed Ronaldo, Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal and also owns Premier League club Newcastle United.
"Everyone knows that Al-Ahly of Saudi Arabia will pay me the late dues," Mosimane was quoted as saying.
"I have six months left. God willing, the club's management will take 1% of Benzema's salary (with Al-Ittihad) and pay my dues," he reportedly said.
Mosimane, who has since joined United Arab Emirates side Al Wahda, continued and suggested that he's happy with the developments at Al Ahli, who have signed big names such as goalkeeper Edouard Mendy (from Chelsea), Riyad Mahrez (from Manchester City and Roberto Firmino from Liverpool since his departure).
"Al Ahly's deals benefit football. I am happy to see the team in this situation. I love the team and follow it from a distance. My relationship is good with the Al-Ahly Saudi fans. We raised the team's level and things are good. Everyone is happy in Jeddah. Now they can sign senior (better) players and coaches," he concluded.
The Royal were under administration when Mosimane took over.
Meanwhile, Al Ahli have officially announced German coach Matthias Jaissle, formerly with RB Salzburg, as Mosimane's successor on Monday.
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