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Cristiano Ronaldo's new coach? Sacked Italy manager Luciano Spalletti set for huge pay day at Al-Nassr as Stefano Pioli nears move to Fiorentina

<p>Former Italy coach Spalletti could be named as the new Al-Nassr coach, as reported by <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Nazionale/11-06-2025/spalletti-futuro-all-al-nassr.shtml?refresh_ce" target="_blank"><em>Gazetta dello Sport</em></a>. The Saudi club could make offer the Tuscan coach a massive financial package to lure him to Saudi and replace compatriot Pioli who is set to join Fiorentina.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Spalletti had replaced Mancini as the Italian head coach when the latter resigned following Italy's failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. However, Italy failed to improve under the ex-Inter and Zenit boss and were knocked out of Euro 2024 in the round of 16 by Switzerland. Italy’s 3-0 loss to Norway in World Cup qualifying last Saturday <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/not-great-italy-luciano-spalletti-issues-indictment-national-team-coach-admits-disappointed-moldova-win-sacking-announcement/blt46e1e46a50350ce8" target="_blank">proved to be the final straw as Spalletti was subsequently sacked as the head coach</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Spalletti was initially appointed as the coach of Italy after he won the Scudetto with Napoli in the 2022-23 season. It was Napoli’s third league title, having previously won it in 1986-87 and 1989-90 with the legendary Diego Maradona.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The 66-year-old appears set for a quick return to the dugout and Al-Nassr provides the opportunity for the Tuscan coach to not only receive a good financial compensation, but also to manage Cristiano Ronaldo, who <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-transfer-cr7-puts-speculation-future-decision-potential-al-nassr-exit/blta78c9b03007fa9d6" target="_blank">confirmed he will stay at the club following reports of a summer move</a>.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR SPALETTI ?

Cristiano Ronaldo's new coach? Sacked Italy manager Luciano Spalletti set for huge pay day at Al-Nassr as Stefano Pioli nears move to Fiorentina | Goal.com

Luciano Spalletti has been offered huge wages by Al-Nassr to replace current coach Stefano Pioli, who is set to leave Saudi Arabia to join Fiorentina.