Saudi Arabia: Cristiano Ronaldo Welcomes Appointment of Jorge Jesus as New Al-Nassr Manager

Cristiano Ronaldo, the iconic Al-Nassr forward, has openly shared his excitement over the appointment of Jorge Jesus as the new head coach of the Saudi Pro League giants. Ronaldo’s reaction came shortly after the club made the official announcement, confirming Jesus as the latest manager to take the helm.

With this appointment, Jorge Jesus becomes the second Portuguese tactician to manage Ronaldo at Al-Nassr. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner previously played under the guidance of fellow Portuguese manager Luis Castro throughout the 2023-2024 football season.

Before Jesus’s arrival, the club had been managed by Italian coach Stefano Pioli, who led Al-Nassr during the previous season. Pioli has since returned to Italy, where he has taken up the managerial position at Serie A club Fiorentina.

Jorge Jesus is no stranger to Saudi Arabian football. He notably managed Al-Nassr’s fierce rivals, Al-Hilal, where he achieved significant success. During his tenure with Al-Hilal, Jesus won several major titles, including the Saudi Pro League title, the prestigious King’s Cup, and two Saudi Super Cups, establishing his credentials within the region’s football circles.

The veteran coach, who is now 70 years old, has officially agreed to a one-year contract with Al-Nassr. Reports indicate that Ronaldo himself endorsed Jesus’s appointment, further solidifying the decision made by the club’s management.

Ronaldo responded to the managerial change with a simple yet welcoming gesture, posting a “welcome” message on his social media platforms to greet Jorge Jesus as he takes over the leadership of the team.