Al Nassr has not yet been able to identify Jorge Jesus' successor, despite the urgency of planning the next season after winning the title in the last Saudi Pro League. According to the Saudi newspaper Al Riyadh, the main obstacle is related to the economic uncertainty that is delaying all decisions. The administration still does not have definitive indications about the budget allocated to the new coach. This situation is further complicated by doubts regarding the future management of investments and the structure of the club. The board of directors has already requested the approval of a specific fund to choose the new coach, but so far there has been no response. Among the names evaluated is also Roberto Martinez, current coach of Portugal, but negotiations with the various candidates are taking place slowly due to different financial demands. At this moment, there is no real first choice: everything will depend on the resources that will be made available. Furthermore, another delicate topic arises. According to the same sources, a large part of the squad has not yet received the prizes for winning the championship. Only some foreign players, including those protected by specific contractual clauses, would have been paid regularly. This situation contributes to increasing uncertainty surrounding the club, which has stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix.
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Al Nassr in crisis: lack of coach and delays in bonus payments
Al Nassr is facing difficulties due to the lack of a new coach and delays in player bonus payments, creating uncertainty for next season.
4 July 2026Global