Peseiro, who coached Riyadh giants Al Hilal in 2005/06, will replace local coach Nasser Al Johar who resigned from his position with the team following their 1-0 defeat at the hands of DPR Korea in a World Cup qualifier last Wednesday.

The 48-year-old coach, who has coached previously at Sporting Lisbon, Panathinaikos and Rapid Bucharest, will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Friday and will sign a contract to with the Saudi FA to become the 20th coach of the national team since 1994.

Saudi Arabia are currently fourth in their World Cup qualifying group.