Overview

• Al Nassr announced on July 15 through its official X account that Jorge Jesus has signed a one-season contract as head coach replacing Stefano Pioli.
• Cristiano Ronaldo extended his deal until 2027 and publicly welcomed Jesus’s arrival with a social media message.
• Jesus arrives from rival Al Hilal where he secured a domestic treble in 2023–24 and set a professional football record with 34 consecutive victories.
• The 70-year-old coach brings a decorated résumé that includes 11 titles at Benfica and the 2019 Copa Libertadores with Flamengo.
• Since Ronaldo’s arrival in January 2023, Al Nassr has changed head coaches three times and still seeks its first Saudi Pro League title since 2019.