Cristiano Ronaldo posts instant reaction to Jorge Jesus' appointment as Al-Nassr's new manager

Cristiano Ronaldo has publicly reacted to Jorge Jesus being appointed as the new manager of Al-Nassr, welcoming another Portuguese coach to the Saudi Pro League club. Ronaldo previously worked with compatriot Luis Castro, who managed the team for over a year in the 2023-24 season, following Italian manager Stefano Pioli's departure after a trophy-less spell.

Ronaldo's time at Al-Nassr has yielded only one major title so far, the Arab Champions Cup, despite his high-profile move. He recently committed to a new two-year contract with the club, ending speculation about his future, and is determined to pursue more trophies in the 2025-26 season. His social media welcome to Jesus reflects this ambition.

Jesus brings experience from Saudi Arabia, having previously managed rivals Al-Hilal to league titles, King's Cup success, and two Saudi Super Cup victories. The 70-year-old signed a one-year deal with Al-Nassr, acknowledging that Ronaldo's personal invitation played a key role in his decision to join the club.

In his comments, Jesus emphasized his motivation to help Al-Nassr win titles, stating that without Ronaldo's invitation, he wouldn't have taken the role. He noted that Ronaldo, despite his illustrious career, has yet to win silverware in Saudi Arabia and expressed a desire to assist him in achieving that goal.

Ronaldo's new contract will extend beyond his 42nd birthday, and he continues to perform at a high level, securing back-to-back Golden Boots in the Saudi Pro League. However, the news highlights that he requires additional support both on and off the field to satisfy his pursuit of more trophies.