Dougie Freedman Departs Crystal Palace for Director Role in Saudi Pro League

Dougie Freedman Departs Crystal Palace for Director Role in Saudi Pro League

Crystal Palace’s Director of Football, Dougie Freedman, has officially stepped down after years of successful work to embark on a new journey in the Saudi Pro League.

Freedman is set to join Al-Diriyah FC, a club in the Saudi second division, as their new sporting director.

 His move marks another high-profile European football figure transitioning to the rapidly growing Saudi football scene.

During his tenure at Crystal Palace, Freedman played a crucial role in player recruitment and squad development, helping the club secure key signings and maintain stability in the Premier League. His expertise will now be put to the test as he takes on a new challenge in Saudi Arabia.