Ange Postecoglou appointed Al-Nassr head coach on two-year contract

Ange Postecoglou has been appointed head coach of Al-Nassr on a two-year contract. The Saudi Pro League club made the announcement in a statement that described the move as a new chapter. "A new chapter. Mr Ange Postecoglou appointed as head coach of the Al-Nassr first team.

The contract spans two seasons," the club said in a statement. " Postecoglou previously managed a Premier League club that reached the Europa League final in 2025 before finishing 17th in the league table. He was dismissed two weeks after that result.

Recent club history A subsequent 40-day spell at another English club ended without a win in eight matches, six of which were defeats. Postecoglou, 60, had also been linked with national-team roles in Scotland and Kazakhstan. He replaces Jorge Jesus, who stepped down after guiding Al-Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title on the final day of the season in May.

The squad includes Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo. Postecoglou previously won league titles with Celtic, Brisbane Roar and Yokohama F Marinos, and managed the Australia men's national team from 2013 to 2017.