Ange Postecoglou Appointed Al Nassr Head Coach on Two-Year Contract
On July 3, 2026, Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr officially appointed Australian manager Ange Postecoglou as head coach on a two-season deal. Postecoglou, 60, had been out of management since a brief, unsuccessful stint at Nottingham Forest in 2025. He replaces Jorge Jesus, who led Al Nassr to the league title last season. Postecoglou will manage a star-studded squad including Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix, Sadio Mané, and Kingsley Coman, aiming to maintain the club’s recent success.
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Ange Postecoglou Praises Jorge Jesus: 'He Did an Exceptional Job'
On July 9, 2026, Australian coach Ange Postecoglou publicly praised his predecessor Jorge Jesus for his work at Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. Postecoglou, who was recently appointed as the new head coach of Al Nassr, commended Jesus for doing an exceptional job during his tenure. The statement was reported by Portuguese sports newspaper Record. The article also includes other related news snippets about Saudi Arabian football, including Bruno Lage potentially taking Diogo Leite to Saudi Arabia and transfer market updates.
RecordAnge Postecoglou Appointed New Manager of Al Nassr
Portuguese sports newspaper Record reports that Australian manager Ange Postecoglou has officially been appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, succeeding Jorge Jesus. The 60-year-old Greek-born Australian will take charge of star players Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix. The announcement was made on July 5, 2026. The article also includes brief mentions of other related Saudi football news: Portuguese coach Fabiano Flora signing with Al-Akhdoud with a goal of promotion, and a statement that Portugal national team coach Roberto Martínez is not in negotiations with Al Nassr, as his contract runs through the 2026 World Cup.
RecordCristiano Ronaldo to Welcome Sixth Head Coach at Al Nassr as Ange Postecoglou Arrives in Riyadh
Al-Nassr officially announced that new head coach Ange Postecoglou has arrived in Riyadh. Counting interim coaches, Postecoglou becomes the sixth head coach since Cristiano Ronaldo joined the club. The previous five coaches were Rudi Garcia, Jelicić (interim), Luis Castro, Pioli, and Jorge Jesus. The announcement was made via social media platform X, and the news was reported by Hupu Football News.
虎扑 - 足球Ange Postecoglu Appointed New Coach of Al-Nassr, Will Manage Cristiano Ronaldo
Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr has announced the appointment of Greek-Australian manager Ange Postecoglu as their new head coach for the next two seasons, starting from the upcoming season. The 60-year-old had been available since his dismissal from Nottingham Forest in October 2025. Postecoglu brings extensive experience, having previously managed Yokohama Marinos, Celtic Glasgow, Tottenham (where he won the Europa League in 2016 against Manchester United), and the Australian national team. He will take charge of the tenth club of his career. Postecoglu succeeds Jorge Jesus, who led Al-Nassr to the Saudi Arabian Championship last season, secured by a brace from Cristiano Ronaldo on the final day. Jesus decided not to continue with the club despite that success. Postecoglu will now coach star forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuAnge Postecoglou Appointed New Coach of Al-Nassr, Will Manage Cristiano Ronaldo
Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr has appointed Australian manager Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach on a two-year contract starting next season. The 60-year-old Greek-Australian, who has been free since being dismissed by Nottingham Forest in October 2025, previously managed Yokohama Marinos, Celtic Glasgow, and Tottenham, where he won the 2025 Europa League against Manchester United. Postecoglou, a former Australia national team coach, will now take charge of the tenth club of his career. He replaces Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, who won the Saudi Pro League last season led by Cristiano Ronaldo's crucial brace on the final day but chose not to continue. Postecoglou will now coach star forward Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footAnge Postecoglou Appointed New Manager of Al-Nassr, Will Coach Cristiano Ronaldo
Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr has appointed Australian manager Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach for the next two seasons, starting from the upcoming season. The 60-year-old Greek-Australian tactician, who has been free since his dismissal from Nottingham Forest in October 2025, will take charge of the tenth club of his career. Postecoglou previously managed Yokohama Marinos, Celtic Glasgow, and Tottenham, where he notably won the Europa League in 2025 against Manchester United. He also formerly coached the Australian national team. Postecoglou succeeds Jorge Jesus, who led Al-Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title last season with a decisive brace from Cristiano Ronaldo on the final day, but chose not to extend his contract. Postecoglou will now coach star forward Cristiano Ronaldo at the Riyadh-based club.
Mercato 2025 : l'actu des transferts footAnge Postecoglou named Al-Nassr head coach, will manage Cristiano Ronaldo
Al-Nassr have appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach on a two-year contract. The 60-year-old Australian has been out of management since a disastrous 40-day spell at Nottingham Forest in 2025, where he went winless in eight games. Prior to that, he led Tottenham to a Europa League title in 2025 but was sacked after a 17th-place Premier League finish. Postecoglou will now manage Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Kingsley Coman, and Joao Felix at the Saudi Pro League champions. His predecessor Jorge Jesus stepped down after winning the league title in May 2026. Postecoglou had recently worked as a pundit at the World Cup for ITV.
Mirror - FootballCristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup manager loses out as Al-Nassr confirm new head coach
Al-Nassr has confirmed the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach on a two-year contract, replacing Jorge Jesus. Postecoglou, who has been working as a pundit during the World Cup, previously managed Nottingham Forest for a brief eight-game tenure ending in October 2025 and won the Europa League with Tottenham. The move means Portugal manager Roberto Martinez, who was linked with the role, loses out. Cristiano Ronaldo, still under contract with Al-Nassr until 2027, will now be coached by Postecoglou after the World Cup. Ronaldo's future with Portugal remains uncertain, with speculation he may retire from international football after the tournament.
Yardbarker: SoccerFormer Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou appointed head coach of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, captained by Cristiano Ronaldo. The 60-year-old Greek-born Australian signed a two-year contract with the Riyadh-based club, replacing veteran Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus who left at the end of the previous campaign. Al-Nassr recently won the Saudi Pro League title for the first time in May. Postecoglou had been without a managerial job since being sacked by Nottingham Forest in October after just 39 days in charge. He previously guided Tottenham to Europa League glory in 2025 and won back-to-back Scottish Premiership titles with Celtic. Most recently, he worked as a pundit with ITV during the World Cup.
BBC SportAnge Postecoglou Appointed Head Coach of Al-Nassr, Will Manage Cristiano Ronaldo
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as head coach of Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, where he will manage captain Cristiano Ronaldo. The 60-year-old Australian signed a two-year contract with the Riyadh-based club, replacing veteran Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus who left at the end of the previous campaign. Postecoglou had been out of management since being sacked by Nottingham Forest in October after just 39 days in charge. He previously guided Tottenham to Europa League glory in 2025 and won back-to-back Scottish Premiership titles with Celtic. Al-Nassr recently won the Saudi Pro League title for the first time in May. Postecoglou had been working as a pundit with ITV during the World Cup prior to this appointment.
BBC SportAnge Postecoglou appointed Al-Nassr head coach, will manage Cristiano Ronaldo
Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr on a two-year contract, marking his return to management after difficult spells at Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The 60-year-old Australian previously led Tottenham to Europa League glory in 2025 but was sacked shortly after due to a 17th-place league finish. His subsequent 40-day tenure at Nottingham Forest ended winless after eight games. Postecoglou now takes over a star-studded Al-Nassr side captained by Cristiano Ronaldo, who guided the club to the league title under former manager Jorge Jesus, who stepped down after the triumph. Postecoglou has previously won league titles with Celtic, Brisbane Roar, and Yokohama F Marinos.
Football | The GuardianAnge Postecoglou to manage Cristiano Ronaldo after landing Al-Nassr job
Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr on a two-year contract, where he will manage star forward Cristiano Ronaldo. The Australian manager, 60, is seeking to revive his career after two difficult Premier League stints: he was sacked by Tottenham in 2025 despite winning the Europa League, and lasted only 40 days at Nottingham Forest after eight winless games. Postecoglou previously won league titles with Celtic, Brisbane Roar, and Yokohama F. Marinos. He replaces Jorge Jesus, who stepped down after leading Al-Nassr to the league title in May 2026. The club confirmed the appointment in a statement, wishing Postecoglou and his staff success.
Football | The GuardianAnge Postecoglou to manage Cristiano Ronaldo after landing Al-Nassr job
Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr on a two-year contract, where he will manage star forward Cristiano Ronaldo. The Australian manager is seeking to revive his career after two difficult Premier League spells: he was sacked by Tottenham in 2025 shortly after winning the Europa League, and endured a disastrous 40-day tenure at Nottingham Forest in 2025-26 with no wins in eight games. Postecoglou, 60, previously managed the Australia national team, Celtic (winning two Scottish Premiership titles), Brisbane Roar, and Yokohama F. Marinos. He replaces Jorge Jesus, who stepped down after leading Al-Nassr to the league title in May 2026.
Football | The GuardianAnge Postecoglou Appointed as Al-Nassr Head Coach, Will Manage Cristiano Ronaldo
Al-Nassr has officially appointed Ange Postecoglou as the club's new head coach on a two-year contract, as confirmed on July 3, 2026. The Australian manager will take over the Saudi Pro League champions and work with star forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently won his first major trophy with the club by securing the 2025/26 league title. Postecoglou previously managed Tottenham Hotspur, where he led the team to Europa League glory in 2025, and Nottingham Forest. The appointment comes amid a period of change in world football, following Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City. Al-Nassr aims to retain their domestic crown and compete strongly in Asian competitions under Postecoglou's leadership.
Yardbarker: SoccerAnge Postecoglou named new Al Nassr boss, will coach Cristiano Ronaldo
Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, where he will manage star forward Cristiano Ronaldo. The Australian manager signed a two-season deal, marking his return to management after being sacked by Nottingham Forest in October 2025 following just 39 days in charge. Postecoglou previously won the Europa League with Tottenham Hotspur in May 2025 and a treble with Celtic. He replaces Jorge Jesus, who led Al Nassr to the league title last season but was on a one-year contract. The appointment comes as Ronaldo is currently playing for Portugal at the World Cup under coach Roberto Martinez, who had been linked with the Al Nassr role.
SkySports | NewsAl Nassr Appoints Ange Postecoglou as New Head Coach
On July 3, 2026, Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr officially announced the appointment of 60-year-old Greek-Australian coach Ange Postecoglou as their new manager. Postecoglou will take charge of a star-studded squad including Cristiano Ronaldo and Portuguese international João Félix. The article also reports on Fabiano Flora's move to Al-Akhdoud with the aim of promotion, and clarifies that Portugal national team coach Roberto Martínez is not in negotiations with Al Nassr despite recent rumors, as his contract runs until after the 2026 World Cup.
RecordAnge Postecoglou appointed Al Nassr head coach on two-year deal
Ange Postecoglou, the 60-year-old Australian manager, has been appointed head coach of Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a two-year contract. Postecoglou had been out of management since October 2025, when he was sacked by Nottingham Forest after just 39 days and eight winless matches. He replaces Jorge Jesus at the Saudi champions, whose squad includes Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, Sadio Mane, and Kingsley Coman. Prior to his brief Forest stint, Postecoglou spent two seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, winning the Europa League in 2024-25 (the club's first trophy in 17 years) but was sacked after a 17th-place Premier League finish. He has three decades of managerial experience, including leading Australia at the 2014 World Cup, winning league titles with Yokohama F. Marinos and Celtic, and most recently working as a pundit for ITV Sport during the 2026 World Cup.
Soccer - The AthleticAnge Postecoglou appointed Al Nassr head coach on two-year deal
Ange Postecoglou, the 60-year-old Australian manager, has been appointed head coach of Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a two-year contract. Postecoglou had been out of management since October 2025, when he was sacked by Nottingham Forest after just 39 days and eight winless matches. He recently worked as a pundit for ITV Sport during the 2026 World Cup. Postecoglou replaces Jorge Jesus at Al Nassr, the Saudi champions whose squad includes stars Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix, Sadio Mane, and Kingsley Coman. Prior to his brief Forest stint, Postecoglou spent two seasons at Tottenham Hotspur, where he won the Europa League in 2024-25 (the club's first trophy in 17 years) but was sacked after a 17th-place Premier League finish. His managerial career spans three decades, including leading the Australian national team at the 2014 World Cup, winning league titles with Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan and Celtic in Scotland, before joining Tottenham in 2023.
Soccer - The AthleticAnge Postecoglou Appointed New Coach of Al-Nassr
Ange Postecoglou, who has been without a job since his dismissal from Tottenham Hotspur in February 2026, has been appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr. The Australian manager signed a two-season contract, as announced by the club on July 3, 2026. He takes over from Jorge Jesus, who led the team to the Saudi Pro League title last season alongside star player Cristiano Ronaldo. Postecoglou becomes the sixth coach for Ronaldo since the Portuguese forward joined Al-Nassr, following Rudi Garcia, Dinko Jelicic, Luis Castro, Stefano Pioli, and Jorge Jesus. The appointment marks a new chapter for the club, with Postecoglou facing the challenge of maintaining their recent success.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertAl Nassr Officially Appoints Postecoglou as Head Coach on Two-Year Contract
Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr has officially announced the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as the head coach of the first team. The agreement is for a two-season contract, effective immediately. The news, originally shared on social media platform X, was reported by Hupu Football on July 3rd. Postecoglou, a notable figure in football management, takes over the Riyadh-based club, which competes in the Saudi Pro League. This appointment is expected to significantly impact the team's performance and strategic direction in the upcoming seasons.
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