Postecoglou to coach Ronaldo after being named new Al Nassr boss

Cristiano Ronaldo to be coached by Ange Postecoglou after Australian appointed by Al Nassr Ange Postecoglou is the new Al Nassr head coach; Cristiano Ronaldo fired the club to the Saudi Pro League title last season under Jorge Jesus but now Postecoglou takes over; this will be Australian's first role since being sacked by Nottingham Forest in October after 39 days in charge Friday 3 July 2026 18:07, UK Ange Postecoglou has been named as the new Al Nassr boss in the Saudi Pro League, where he will coach Cristiano Ronaldo. This will be Postecoglou's first return to management since being sacked by Nottingham Forest in October - after just 39 days in charge. The Saudi club have posted on social media to say he has signed a two-season deal. Al Nassr won the Saudi Pro League last season - the first since Ronaldo's high-profile move to the club in 2023. - Transfer Centre LIVE! | Ronaldo helps Portugal into World Cup last-16 - Choose the Sky Sports push notifications you want! 🔔 Head coach Jorge Jesus led the team to the title but had only been on a one-year contract. Current Portugal boss Roberto Martinez, who is currently coaching Ronaldo at the World Cup, had been linked with the role. Postecoglou had won the Europa League with Spurs in May 2025 before being sacked the following month. He also previously won a treble at Celtic, during a two-season stint which delivered five trophies. More to follow...