Portuguese Jesus takes charge of Al Nassr
AFC – Jorge Jesus has been appointed head coach of Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr Club, taking over the reins from Stefano Pioli.
The Portuguese tactician was previously with Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League rivals Al Hilal SFC for two seasons in what was his second stint with the Riyadh-based club.
At Al Nassr, Jesus will be working with Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently extended his contract until 2027.
Besides their domestic commitments, Al Nassr will also compete in the AFC Champions League Two™ 2025/26.
Jesus parted ways with Al Hilal following their AFC Champions League Elite™ 2024/25 semi-final exit but did enjoy success with the four-time Asian champions, guiding the club to a treble in the 2023/45 season where Al Hilal won the Saudi Pro League, King’s Cup and Saudi Super Cup.
The 70-year-old had previously coached Benfica and Sporting CP in Portugal as well as Flamengo in Brazil.