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Al-Nassr confirm Stefano Pioli departure after Cristiano Ronaldo suffers another trophy-less season

<p>Pioli arrived as Al-Nassr's new manager in September last year, replacing Luis Castro after a disappointing campaign. However, the former AC Milan boss failed to win any silverware during the 2024-25 season, finishing third in the Saudi Pro League alongside failures in the Kings Cup and AFC Champions League.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Pioli is expected to return to Italy after his venture to the Middle East, with the Fiorentina job waiting for him back in his homeland. Al-Nassr, meanwhile, need to recruit a new manager, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-om/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-coached-former-team-mate-al-nassr-ex-ac-milan-manager-luciano-spalletti-rejected-54m-offer/blt0985694373047fba" target="_blank">Sergio Conceicao, a former teammate of Ronaldo, linked with a move to Al-Awwal Park.</a></p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>A <a href="https://x.com/alnassrfc_en/status/1937793242608640235" target="_blank">statement from Al-Nassr</a> reads: "Al Nassr Club Company informs that Mr Pioli and his Staff are no more the acting coaching staff of the first team. </p><p>"We would like to thank Mr Pioli and his staff for their dedicated work during the past season."</p>

WHAT AL-NASSR SAID

<p>Ronaldo will now soon be working with a fifth manager in two-and-a-half years at Al-Nassr, with the 2025-26 Saudi Pro League season starting in August.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR AL-NASSR?

Al-Nassr confirm Stefano Pioli departure after Cristiano Ronaldo suffers another trophy-less season | Goal.com

Stefano Pioli has left his role as Al-Nassr manager ahead of a rumoured return to Serie A with Fiorentina.