Media reports have revealed the expected date for announcing the name of the new technical director of the Saudi Al-Nassr team, succeeding the Portuguese Jorge Jesus, who recently left his position.
Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia is once again turning to the Portuguese school of coaching... the date for announcing the new coach's name is yet to be announced.
Al-Nassr Club announced last Thursday the departure of Jesus via its official account on the “X” platform, where it wrote: “He came as a challenger and leaves us as a champion. Thank you, Jesus, for everything you have given to your club, Al-Nassr, and you will always remain loved and admired by Al-Nassr fans.”
According to what sports journalist Khaled Al-Rashid stated on his account on the "X" platform, Al-Nasr management is leaning towards the Portuguese school to choose the new coach to succeed Jesus.
He being considered by the Portuguese management is Roberto Martinez, the current coach of the Portuguese national team, along with two other names, as club officials seek to reach an agreement with the new coach before the start of the 2026 World Cup.
Exclusive: Al-Nassr is turning to the Portuguese school of coaching to succeed Jorge Jesus.
Among the options being considered by Al-Nassr is the current Portugal national team coach, Roberto Martinez, in addition to two other names.
Al-Nassr's decision-makers are working to finalize an agreement with the new coach before the start of the World Cup.
Al-Nassr signed Jesus in mid-July on a one-season contract, and under his leadership, they won the Saudi Professional League title, finishing two points ahead of his former team, Al-Hilal, to claim the championship for the first time since 2019.
The team also reached the AFC Champions League final 2, before losing the final match to Japan’s Gamba Osaka by one goal to nil.
