Bilic named Al Ittihad manager

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Croatia and West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic has signed a three-year deal to coach Al Ittihad, the Saudi Arabian side announced. Bilic, 50, returns to management after being sacked by West Ham last November, following a dismal start to the 201718 campaign. Bilic replaces Argentine Ramon Diaz, who was sacked after two games of the current season. “The contract was signed today in New York ... the board wished Bilic all success in his new mission to help Ittihad regain its outstanding performance,” the twice Asian Champions League winners said on Twitter. (Reuters)