Big changes could be coming at the club of Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr, with reports suggesting the Saudi club is on the verge of hiring former AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli.
This comes after the club officially sacked their current manager, Luis Castro, following a tough start to the season.
The news has Ronaldo fans buzzing, wondering if the Portuguese legend will soon be working under a new coach who could reignite Al-Nassr’s campaign.
Castro’s departure follows a series of underwhelming results, with Al-Nassr struggling to find their form across all competitions. A 1-1 draw in their latest AFC Champions League clash against Al-Shorta only added to the pressure.
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Castro’s tenure: A season to forget for Al-Nassr & Cristiano Ronaldo
Luis Castro’s time at the helm was anything but smooth. Despite a decent average of 2.17 points per game, he failed to deliver any major trophies during his 54-match stint.
Al-Nassr finished second to fierce rivals Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League last season and suffered a painful 4-1 defeat to the same rivals in the Saudi Super Cup final. It seems Castro's tactics just couldn’t click with the star-studded squad, leaving both fans and club officials frustrated.
🚨🟡🔵 OFFICIAL: Al Nassr have fired the manager Luis Castro, decision now confirmed.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 17, 2024
Deal on the verge of being completed with Stefano Pioli to become the new head coach. pic.twitter.com/YuiBuIjqbY
Now, all eyes are on Pioli, who has a strong track record after leading AC Milan to their first Serie A title in over a decade in the 2021-22 season. His structured approach and tactical expertise could be exactly what Ronaldo and the team need to turn things around.
Will Pioli be the one to bring out the best in Al-Nassr and their superstar Ronaldo? With Pioli’s knack for creating cohesive teams, Ronaldo fans are hopeful for a new dawn at Al-Nassr.
