{"id":1814,"date":"2026-05-06T18:40:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T16:40:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gustavopoyet.com\/on-the-pitch-where-i-am-now-and-next-steps\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T18:40:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T16:40:30","slug":"on-the-pitch-where-i-am-now-and-next-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gustavopoyet.com\/en\/on-the-pitch-where-i-am-now-and-next-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"On the pitch: Where I am now and next steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everyone! It\u2019s a pleasure to be back here with you all.<\/p>\n<p>Lately, you\u2019ve been asking me a lot how things are going, and as I\u2019ve always liked to be straightforward with you, I wanted to tell you about the projects I\u2019m involved in this May 2026.<\/p>\n<p>After bringing an unforgettable spell in South Korea with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors to a close \u2014 where we managed to win the league and the cup \u2014 life has brought me back to a region that is investing heavily in football: Saudi Arabia. I have accepted the challenge of managing Al-Khaleej for the final stretch of the season. It\u2019s a short-term deal, covering just seven matches, but I accepted the chairman\u2019s offer because I firmly believe in this team\u2019s potential and in the opportunity to get an inside look at a league that\u2019s constantly growing. From there, we\u2019ll see what the future holds&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your continued support. See you on the pitch, whether in Saudi Arabia or wherever football takes us.<\/p>\n<p>All the best!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello everyone! It\u2019s a pleasure to be back here with you all. Lately, you\u2019ve been asking me a lot how things are going, and as I\u2019ve always liked to be straightforward with you, I wanted to tell you about the projects I\u2019m involved in this May 2026. 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