Report Spalletti is Al-Nassr main option to replace Pioli
Former Italy coach Spalletti is Al-Nassr's preferred option for the 2025-26 season, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Al-Nassr prepare offer for Spalletti
REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY – JUNE 9: Luciano Spalletti head coach of Italy embraces Andrea Cambiaso of Italy during the FIFA 2026 Qualifier between Italy and Moldova at Mapei Stadium – Citta' del Tricolore on June 09, 2025 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. (Photo by)
The Saudi side are in the process of releasing another Italian coach, Pioli, who has reached a verbal agreement with Fiorentina, as Football Italia reported earlier this week.
FLORENCE, ITALY – OCTOBER 07: Head coach Italy Luciano Spalletti speaks with the media during Italy press conference at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on October 07, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by)
According to Gazzetta, Al-Nassr are preparing a big-money offer for Spalletti.
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It remains to be seen whether Spalletti would agree to move to Saudi Arabia, as some of his compatriots, including Simone Inzaghi, have already done.
Spalletti's stats as Italy coach
REGGIO NELL'EMILIA, ITALY – JUNE 09: Luciano Spalletti head coach of Italy looks on during the FIFA 2026 Qualifier between Italy and Moldova at Mapei Stadium – Citta' del Tricolore on June 09, 2025 in Reggio nell'Emilia, Italy. (Photo by)
Spalletti won 12 of his 24 games in charge of the Azzurri, drawing six and losing as many.
He was relieved of his duties last week after a 3-0 loss to Norway in the first match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
He still remained in charge for his final international match this past Monday, beating Moldova 2-0.
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