Ange Postecoglou to join Cristiano Ronaldo as Al Nassr coach

Former Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou will lead Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr next season.

The 60-year-old Australian has signed a two-year contract at the Saudi Pro League champions replacing title-winning Jorge Jesus, who stepped down.

It's Postecoglou's first role since being sacked by Premier League side Nottingham Forest after only eight games last season.

He will now coach a bevy of superstar players at Al Nassr, including Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Kingsley Coman and Joao Felix.

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Postecoglou coached Australia to the Asian Cup in 2025 before making a name for himself in Europe at Celtic, winning five trophies in two seasons.

He was then poached by Tottenham, ending the club's 17-year European trophy drought with the Europa League title shortly before being dismissed for poor Premier League results.

"A new chapter. Mr Ange Postecoglou as coach of the first football team at Al-Nassr club. And that with a contract extending for two seasons," a statement from Al Nassr said.

"Our best wishes for success to him and his staff in their journey with the global club, God willing."

The 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season will begin on August 13 - and will have an extended break through late December and January with Saudi Arabia hosting the Asian Cup.