Overview
- Al‑Nassr confirmed on Friday that Ange Postecoglou has signed a two-year deal as the club’s new head coach in an Instagram announcement.
- Postecoglou replaces Jorge Jesus as coach of the reigning Saudi Pro League champions and will take charge of the club’s preparations for the next season.
- The 60-year-old arrives with recent major trophies, including a Europa League win with Tottenham and five titles with Celtic, but his last job at Nottingham Forest lasted 39 days after eight games without a win.
- Cristiano Ronaldo remains on Al‑Nassr’s roster under contract until summer 2027 and Postecoglou will manage other high-profile players such as João Félix, Sadio Mané and Kingsley Coman.
- The hire follows a wider Saudi Pro League trend of signing top international coaches and players and raises immediate questions about how Postecoglou will adapt his style to manage star players and deliver results in Saudi Arabia.