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Cristiano Ronaldo makes feelings on Stefano Pioli clear after Al-Nassr manager's departure for Fiorentina

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/al-nassr-confirm-stefano-pioli-departure-cristiano-ronaldo-trophy-less-season/blt175beff96300cdc4" target="_blank">Pioli departed Al-Nassr on Wednesday ahead of his move to the Serie A club</a>, with the Saudi outfit thanking him for his "dedicated work" since taking over in 2024. Ronaldo followed with his own post shortly afterwards.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Ronaldo said "thanks for everything" with a prayer emoji on social media channels in reply to Al-Nassr's post confirming Pioli's departure, making it clear he valued the Italian's work at the club highly.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">Grazie per tutto! 🙏🏽 <a href="https://t.co/lGfKmNNVGc">https://t.co/lGfKmNNVGc</a></p>— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cristiano/status/1937813543434191131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT RONALDO SAID

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-second-successive-saudi-pro-league-golden-boot-ahead-ivan-toney-al-nassr-superstar-consolation-prize-title-failure/blt0b2b73f0317cf384" target="_blank">Ronaldo scored 31 goals in 36 matches under Pioli</a>, with Al-Nassr finishing third in the Saudi Pro League table. The club are now on the hunt for a new boss as they seek the 2025-26 title.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Pioli's move to Fiorentina is expected to be confirmed shortly, sealing a return to Italy. Pioli won the 2021-22 Serie A title with AC Milan, but he will inherit a team that finished eighth in the table last season.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR PIOLI?

Cristiano Ronaldo makes feelings on Stefano Pioli clear after Al-Nassr manager's departure for Fiorentina | Goal.com

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to Stefano Pioli after the Italian manager left Al-Nassr ahead of his expected appointment at Fiorentina. 