Portuguese Jorge Jesus returns to Saudi as Al-Nassr coach
In a significant move within the Saudi Pro-League, Al-Nassr has hired Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus as their new coach, the club confirmed on Monday. The appointment comes only two months after Jesus left Al-Nassr's main rivals, Al-Hilal.
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- Published Date: 11:07 | 14 July 2025
Al-Nassr appointed Portuguese Jorge Jesus as coach on Monday, two months after he left their bitter Saudi Pro-League rivals Al-Hilal.
The 70-year-old won the domestic treble in his second stint with Riyadh-based Al-Hilal in the 2023-2024 season, but left the club in May after they lost in the AFC Champions League elite semi-finals to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli.
"It's official Mr. Jorge Jesus is the new coach of Al-Nassr" the Saudi club posted on X.
The former Copa Libertadores winner with Brazil's Flamengo, who replaces Italian Stefano Pioli, has signed a one-year contract with Al-Nassr.
Nine-times Saudi champions Al-Nassr have extended the contract of 40-year-old five-times Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo until 2027.
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