Ange Postecoglou appointed head coach of Al Nassr

Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Pro League champions Al Nassr, the club announced on Friday, July 3, 2026. The Australian manager, who had been out of management since last October, has signed a two-year contract and will take charge of a squad featuring global superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

Postecoglou, 60, replaces Jorge Jesus, who departed the club after guiding Al Nassr to the league title. His return to the touchline follows a brief and difficult 39-day tenure at Nottingham Forest last season, where he did not win any of his eight matches in charge before being dismissed. In a recent interview, Postecoglou described the experience as "brutal" and acknowledged taking the job was a mistake, stating he should not have accepted it so soon after his departure from Tottenham Hotspur.

Despite his recent struggles in England, Postecoglou's reputation as a trophy winner secured him the high-profile role. He was reportedly chosen over candidates including Portugal manager Roberto Martinez. His managerial career includes leading Tottenham Hotspur to the Europa League title in 2025, the club's first trophy in 17 years, and a highly successful spell at...