​A new season means new directions, with a number of Roshn Saudi League clubs changing managers as they look to chart a fresh path – one that they hope will lead to success.We take a look at the eight head coaches seeking to add new life into their respective sides heading into the 2026-27 RSL.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe highest-profile appointment of the summer so far, the former Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur manager has big shoes to fill after Jorge Jesus left after only one season at the capital club – but one in which he ended Al Nassr’s seven-year RSL title drought.Postecoglou is famous for “always winning things in his second season”, but with the top-flight trophy to defend and a star-studded line-up that will probably be augmented, fans will be hoping he can also deliver in his first.Known for his ultra-aggressive style of play, Al Nassr will be nothing if not entertaining to watch this season.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHaving seen the success crosstown rivals Al Ahli have had with a young German coach, Al Ittihad have decided to get in on the act, poaching Wissing from AFC Champions League Two winners, Gamba Osaka.The similarities with Matthias Jaissle are hard to ignore. Both are 38, both spent time within the Red Bull environment at Red Bull Salzburg, and they even faced one another in the Bundesliga during their playing days.Ironically, Wissing’s time at Red Bull Salzburg was as assistant to Thomas Letsch – who has just been appointed as manager of Al Shabab.The experienced German is the fifth manager through the gates at Al Shabab in only two years – a revolving door the Riyadh side hope will stop.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith experience across Austria, Germany and the Netherlands, Letsch is another to come from the Red Bull stable, having worked at both Red Bull Salzburg and their sister club, FC Liefering.He has some exposure to the RSL, in fact, when he coached Salzburg against Al Hilal at last year’s FIFA Club World Cup, earning a 0-0 draw in Washington.After earning promotion to the RSL for the first time in their history, Al Diriyah are looking to make a splash this season – and the appointment of Lage is certainly a statement of intent.The 50-year-old arrives after two successful stints in charge of Portuguese giants Benfica, either side of time working in the Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he was once named Manager of the Month.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt was in the English midlands that Lage coached a certain Ruben Neves as the now-Al Hilal star made his way in the Premier League.Former Benfica manager Bruno Lage is the man to guide Al Diriyah’s historic RSL campaignAnother manager joining the RSL after an impressive time in Japan is Papas, who was one of the standout managers the top tier’s 100-Year Vision League, guiding Cerezo Osaka to a third-placed finish.The Australian is no stranger to Al Ettifaq, having been an assistant to Dutchman