Ronaldo’s Saudi champion club Al-Nassr to be coached by Postecoglou

By: The Associated Press Posted: 1:52 PM CDT Friday, Jul. 3, 2026 Last Modified: 2:10 PM CDT Friday, Jul. 3, 2026

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Ange Postecoglou was named the new coach of Saudi Pro League champion Al-Nassr on a two-year deal on Friday.

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Ange Postecoglou was named the new coach of Saudi Pro League champion Al-Nassr on a two-year deal on Friday.

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Ange Postecoglou was named the new coach of Saudi Pro League champion Al-Nassr on a two-year deal on Friday.

The Australian steps into one of the highest profile roles in Asian soccer, inheriting a squad led by superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

“A new chapter.” Al-Nassr said in a statement. “Our best wishes for success to him and his staff in their journey with the global club, God willing.”

FILE - Nottingham Forest's head coach Ange Postecoglou watches the play during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in London, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

The 60-year-old Postecoglou’s managerial career has spanned Australia, Japan, Scotland, and England, with league titles secured at Brisbane Roar, Yokohama F. Marinos, and Celtic. He also won the Europa League trophy with Tottenham in 2025.

His most recent post was at Nottingham Forest last October, when he was sacked after eight games and 39 days in the shortest managerial reign in Premier League history.