Two and a half years after his arrival in Saudi Arabia, Cristiano Ronaldo had the choice to leave or extend the adventure. After long weeks of suspense, the fivefold Ballon d'Or announced at the end of June that he would stay in Al-Nassr until June 2027. And for the coming season, he took his phone to convince the coach he wanted to see on the bench, in this case Jorge Jesus.
The former figure of Benfica who still worked recently on the side of Al-Hilal, told how he had been recruited by his compatriot. While passing by Lisbon airport, Jorge Jesus told the local press, of which O jogo was relayed: “Without his invitation, I wouldn't be there. »»
The tactician then brushed CR7 in the direction of the hair.
“Ronaldo is a player who won everything wherever he played, but not yet in Arabia. I will try to help him this year. We speak the same language, everything will be simple. I could not refuse the challenge that Cristiano launched me. »»
Cristiano Ronaldo convinced Jorge Jesus
Since he joined Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has seen many coaches pass. And he sometimes had his say to say on one or the other. When he arrived in January 2023, Rudi Garcia was on the bench, but the tricolor was thanked on April 12 of the same year and replaced by Dinko Jelicic who only remained more than two months (June 2023). Then Luis Castro took over from July 6, 2023 to September 17, 2024.
Last season, it was the former AC Milan coach, Stefano Pioli, who came to do a freeze for a season, without managing to make Al-Nassr the champion of Saudi Pro League and by missing the qualification for the next AFC Champions League. It is now Jorge Jesus who will have to take up his two major challenges.
