Cristiano Ronaldo Reacts After His Saudi Club Al Nassr Sacked Third Manager in 2 Years

The winds of change are blowing once again at Al Nassr—and Cristiano Ronaldo is right in the middle of it.

According to NewsVista reports, the Saudi Pro League side has officially parted ways with Italian coach Stefano Pioli, marking the third managerial exit since Ronaldo joined the club in 2023. Pioli’s departure follows just one season in charge, continuing a troubling pattern of instability at the Riyadh-based giants.

The club made the announcement via its official X (formerly Twitter) page, stating:
“Al Nassr Club Company informs that Mr Pioli and his Staff are no more the acting coaching staff of the first team. We would like to thank Mr Pioli and his staff for their dedicated work during the past season.”

While Pioli managed to guide the team to a third-place league finish, it clearly wasn’t enough for the club’s ambitious board, who are still chasing their first domestic league title since 2019.

Ronaldo, never one to overreact, offered a quiet yet respectful farewell. In a post shared shortly after the news broke, the Portuguese superstar simply wrote:
“Thanks for everything.”

Though brief, the message reflects Ronaldo’s signature composure—even in the face of constant changes. At 40, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner continues to command respect both on and off the field.

As NewsVista gathered, questions remain about the long-term direction of Al Nassr. With world-class talents like Ronaldo in their ranks, the pressure to secure silverware has never been greater. However, what the team seems to lack is consistency in leadership.

Meanwhile, Stefano Pioli is reportedly on the radar of Italian side Fiorentina—a club he previously managed. The veteran coach is expected to return to Serie A soon, with talks said to be underway.

In other news, Cristiano Ronaldo recently sent a signed jersey to former U.S. President Donald Trump as part of a goodwill gesture ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the U.S. will co-host with Mexico and Canada. The message? Football’s global spirit remains strong—and so does Ronaldo’s star power.

Stay tuned to NewsVista as we continue to follow Ronaldo’s journey and Al Nassr’s search for stability.