Overview

• Al-Nassr confirmed Pioli’s dismissal on June 25 in an official statement thanking him and his staff for their efforts.
• Despite a 175 million euro spend, the team failed to win the league or domestic cups and settled for third in the Saudi Pro League.
• Pioli’s tenure was marred by a public dispute with Cristiano Ronaldo after substituting the striker in a March match against Al-Kholood.
• Cristiano Ronaldo has announced he will remain at the club beyond his contract expiry on June 30.
• Former Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus is being considered as a potential successor due to his prior Saudi Pro League title wins.