Ange Postecoglou appointed head coach at Saudi club Al-Nassr

Ange Postecoglou has been appointed the new head coach of Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr, signing a two-year contract as he seeks to rebuild his managerial career after challenging stints in the English Premier League.

The Australian manager's appointment comes after what the report describes as "ill-fated" spells at Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur. At Tottenham, he guided the team to Europa League glory in 2025 but was sacked just two weeks later following a 17th-place finish in the Premier League. His tenure at Nottingham Forest was even shorter and more brutal, ending 39 days after his appointment without a single win in his first eight games, including six defeats during the 2025-26 season.

Postecoglou, known for his trophy-winning success in his second season at clubs, takes over an Al-Nassr side featuring Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo led the Riyadh-based club to the Saudi Pro League title on the final day of the season in May. Postecoglou previously secured league titles with Celtic in Scotland, as well as with Brisbane Roar in Australia and Yokohama F Marinos in Japan.

Reports had linked the 60-year-old manager with the Scotland job and the Kazakhstan national team, but wage demands were reportedly too high for the latter. Al-Nassr expressed confidence in their new coach, stating in a release, "A new chapter. Mr Ange Postecoglou appointed as head coach of the Al-Nassr first team. The contract spans two seasons. We wish him and his staff every success in their journey."

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