Saudi Pro League: Cristiano Ronaldo gets new Portuguese ally in bid to end title drought in Saudi Arabia – who is the new Al Nassr coach | Football News
Jorge Jesus has been named the new head coach of Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, replacing Stefano Pioli. The Portuguese coach said he joined the team after an invitation from star man Cristiano Ronaldo.“Without his invitation, I certainly wouldn’t be there. The motivation will be great. I’m going to try to ensure that Al Nassr, which is one of the best clubs in Saudi Arabia, can win titles. Cristiano Ronaldo is a player who has always won everything he’s played for. He hasn’t won in Saudi Arabia yet. I’ll see if I can help him,” Jesus told reporters, as quoted by IANS.Jesus had earlier managed Al Nassr’s rivals Al Hilal SFC for two seasons. He left the club after their AFC Champions League Elite 2024/25 semi-final exit. However, he enjoyed success during his time there, winning the Saudi Pro League, King’s Cup, and Saudi Super Cup in the 2023/24 season.
Cristiano Ronaldo on his Instagram story (Screengrab)
The 70-year-old has also coached major clubs like Benfica and Sporting CP in Portugal, and Flamengo in Brazil.At Al Nassr, Jesus will work with Ronaldo, who recently extended his contract with the club until 2027. The Portuguese star welcomed the coach on social media, writing, “Bem-vindo (Welcome), Mister Jorge Jesus,” on an Instagram Story.
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Ronaldo joined Al Nassr in late 2022 after leaving Manchester United. He has been in excellent form, scoring 93 goals in 105 matches across competitions for the club, but it yet to win the Saudi Pro League.
