Jorge Jesus appointed coach of Saudi side Al Nassr

AFP | London

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Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus was appointed yesterday by Al Nassr, where he will link up with Cristiano Ronaldo who signed a new two-year deal with the Saudi club last month.

“It’s official: Mr. Jorge Jesus is the new Head Coach of Al Nassr,” the club wrote on X.

The 70-year-old Jesus was sacked by Saudi rivals Al Hilal in May following their Asian Champions League semi-final exit. Jesus was in charge since 2023 in what was his second spell with Al Hilal.

A long managerial career has taken in his native Portugal, notably with Benfica and Sporting Lisbon, and he has also coached in Brazil and Turkey.