Overview

• Jesus replaces Stefano Pioli after the Italian coach was dismissed following a third-place finish in the Saudi Pro League in June.
• The 70-year-old manager has signed a one-year contract to return to the Saudi Pro League immediately.
• He returns to Saudi Arabia after guiding Al-Hilal to five trophies, including the 2023/24 league title, before his May departure.
• Jesus’s previous stints include managing Fenerbahce Istanbul, Benfica Lisbon and Sporting Lisbon, and he was linked to a potential role with Brazil’s national team.
• Al-Nassr extended Cristiano Ronaldo’s deal through 2027 in late June, underscoring the club’s dual focus on top-tier talent and proven leadership.