Jun 28

Jun 28 Official: Jorge Jesus Appointed New Al Nassr Manager with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Approval

Al Nassr have officially appointed Jorge Jesus as their new head coach, marking a high-profile return to Saudi football for the Portuguese tactician. The decision reportedly came after receiving the green light from superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, further emphasizing the growing influence of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner at the club.

The update was confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, stating:

“Jorge Jesus has agreed to become new Al Nassr head coach… Cristiano Ronaldo also approved him as coach.”
— @FabrizioRomano

Jesus, formerly of Al Hilal and Flamengo, replaces Stefano Pioli, who left by mutual consent and has since taken over at Fiorentina.

🔥 A Bold New Era for Al Nassr

Jorge Jesus brings with him a reputation for attacking football, strong discipline, and a winning mentality. Known for his fiery touchline presence and tactical fluidity, Jesus has previously enjoyed domestic and continental success, including a Copa Libertadores title with Flamengo and multiple trophies in Portugal.

With Al Nassr chasing Saudi Pro League glory and aiming for continental dominance, the appointment signals a serious intent to challenge Al Hilal’s current dominance.

And with Ronaldo reportedly backing the move, there's already buzz that this partnership could reignite Jesus’ magic from his first stint in Saudi football.

🧠 Opinion: Will Jesus Deliver Glory or Face the Heat?

This move isn’t just about tactics — it’s about chemistry, ambition, and pressure. Al Nassr’s decision to let Ronaldo have a say in managerial appointments shows how much influence CR7 holds. But that also means the expectations are sky-high.

If Jesus can harness the power of Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, and the rest of the star-studded squad, Al Nassr could dominate the league and go deep in the AFC Champions League. However, failure to deliver trophies could quickly turn the heat up in Riyadh.

📣 Fans React:

“Jesus is back in Saudi football. CR7 + JJ = 🔥🔥🔥 #AlNassr”
“Smart move. Jorge Jesus is the real deal. Let the fireworks begin! 🎆⚽”
“Pressure’s on. Hope it’s not another short-term experiment. #CR7”