Ange Postecoglou Appointed Al-Nassr Head Coach on Two-Year Deal

Ange Postecoglou has officially taken charge as the head coach of Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr, signing a two-year contract. The appointment marks a new chapter for the Australian manager, who joins the Riyadh-based club after a challenging period in English football.

Al-Nassr confirmed the arrival of the 60-year-old on Friday, succeeding Jorge Jesus, who departed after leading the team to the league title. Postecoglou's tenure at Tottenham Hotspur was marked by a UEFA Europa League triumph in 2025, ending the club's long wait for a major trophy. However, this success was overshadowed by a disappointing domestic campaign, resulting in his dismissal shortly after the European victory.

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A new chapter. Mr Ange Postecoglou appointed as head coach of the Al-Nassr first team. The contract spans two seasons.

His subsequent role at Nottingham Forest proved even more brief and difficult, lasting just over a month with no wins in his first eight matches. At Al-Nassr, Postecoglou will manage a squad featuring star player Cristiano Ronaldo, who was instrumental in the club's recent Saudi Pro League title win under Jorge Jesus.

Despite his recent setbacks, Postecoglou has a proven track record of building successful teams. He secured two Scottish Premiership titles with Celtic and previously won league championships in Australia with Brisbane Roar and in Japan with Yokohama F. Marinos. Al-Nassr will be hoping he can replicate this success in Saudi Arabia.

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We wish him and his staff every success in their journey.