After Cristiano Ronaldo signed a new contract with a bonus of nearly 700 million USD, Al Nassr immediately carried out extensive reforms.
According to Portuguese media and prominent transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, just a few days after signing a letter of extension with Al Nassr until 2027, Cristiano Ronaldo was asked by his home team before negotiating with the next head coach.
Ronaldo is said to have suggested Jorge Jesus to replace coach Pioli. The Portuguese striker personally asked Al Nassr to appoint a compatriot with whom he has a very close relationship.
It is known that coach Jorge Jesus - a veteran strategist who has achieved success in Benfica, Flamengo and Al Hilal will lead Al Nassr under a one-year contract, with an extension clause.
Although not outstanding when playing, Jorge Jesus is a big name in the coaching chair with a collection of more than 20 titles and once helped "exposure" Al Nassr's opponent, Al Hilal, to set a record of 34 unbeaten matches.
Along with the change on the coaching bench, Al Nassr also replaced the position of sporting director, terminating the contract with Fernando herero to give the opportunity to another Portuguese, Simao Coutinho.
At the age of 37, Coutinho was a potential young player but soon retired to be a representative and had a close relationship with Ronaldo. He will officially start working at Al Nassr from next week.
Since the "this period is over" status that Ronaldo posted on social media on May 27, Al Nassr has fired General Director Majed Al-Jamaan, coach Pioli and sporting director herero. This is considered a cleansing of the entire apparatus.
With a newly signed expensive contract, Cristiano Ronaldo will not only continue to play at the top level, the Portuguese captain also intervene deeply in the reconstruction of Al Nassr club. The new contract affirms him as an irreplaceable symbol of the Saudi Pro League.
