"Hernan Crespo has shone as a global star and imposed his personality as an exceptional coach. His global status and exceptional ambitions are consistent with the leader of Asian football," the club said.
Nov 13 (Reuters) - Al Ain-bound Argentine coach Hernan Crespo will arrive on Monday to formally sign his contract, the UAE club said.
Crespo will succeed Dutch coach Alfred Schreuder who parted ways with Al Ain last week after just six months in charge following media reports he would be moving to Saudi Arabia.
Al Ain made the announcement on social media platform X with a video clip reviewing Crespo's career as a player and coach.
Al Ain had announced earlier that they had reached an initial agreement with Crespo, who played for Argetina as wwell as a host of leading European clubs including Parma, Lazio, Inter Milan and Chelsea after starting at River Plate.
Al Ain signed 51-year-old Schroeder last May after the departure of coach Sergei Rebrov, but media have linked the Dutch coach with Saudi champions Al-Ittihad, who have sacked Portuguese coach Nuno Espirito Santo.
Al Ain are third in the UAE Pro League with 15 points after seven games. They trail leaders Al Wasl by two points.
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