Coman leaves Bayern to join Ronaldo at Al Nassr

Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman has officially transferred to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, both clubs announced on Friday.

The 29-year-old French international, who initially joined Bayern on a two-year loan from Juventus in 2015 before making the move permanent in 2017, will now team up with Cristiano Ronaldo and fellow new signings Iñigo Martínez and João Félix at Al Nassr.

Al Nassr, which finished third in the Saudi Pro League last season and extended Ronaldo's contract in June, confirmed the signing on social media with the message "Fast track to Greatness. Welcome, Coman".

During his time at Bayern, Coman scored 72 goals in 339 appearances. A key highlight was scoring the winning goal in the 2020 Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.

In an emotional Instagram post, Coman reflected on his nearly decade-long tenure in Munich, stating it was "hard to believe" he arrived as a 19-year-old. He listed his achievements: 9 Bundesliga titles, 6 Super Cups, 3 German Cups, a Club World Cup, and the 2020 Champions League final goal, which he called his "proudest moment". He expressed gratitude, said the club "will forever be a part of me," and wished Bayern continued success.

Coman's departure follows Bayern's signing of Luis Díaz from Liverpool two weeks prior, which increased competition for his position. He received a farewell from Bayern coach Vincent Kompany, with whom he won the Bundesliga last season. Kompany acknowledged the emotional nature of Coman's exit, expressed understanding for the player's decision, and emphasized showing respect for Coman's significant contributions to the club.