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Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after Al Nassr sack coach Stefano Pioli amid reports he wanted him out
Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to the sacking of Al Nassr coach Stefano Pioli amid earlier reports claiming he wanted him removed due to poor results and lack of trophies. Ronaldo dropped a reaction for Pioli on Al-Nassr's post about his removal as coach. read more Portuguese legend has reacted to the sacking of Al Nassr coach Stefano Pioli with a short but respectful message on social media. Sharing Al Nassr's official post confirming Pioli's exit, Ronaldo wrote, 'Grazie per tutto!" (Thank you for everything). STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Reports suggested Ronaldo wanted Pioli out This comes at a time when there had been reports that and had wanted him removed. Back in May, Saudi media outlet Okaz Sports reported that Ronaldo was demanding big changes at Al Nassr if he was to stay at the club beyond this season and that included removing coach Stefano Pioli. in January 2023 and has only won one title so far, the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup. This season, Al Nassr fell short again, losing in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite and finishing behind in the Saudi Pro League title race. More from Football According to reports, Ronaldo was growing frustrated with the lack of trophies and believed Pioli's tactics were not helping the team progress. Pioli was appointed in September 2024 but couldn't deliver silverware during his time at the club. As per the reports, Ronaldo was also unhappy with the transfer strategy and wanted someone new in charge who could build a winning team. Despite all the speculations, Ronaldo's farewell message suggests that there is no controversy at the club right now. Speculation over Ronaldo's future at Al Nassr Earlier, there were also reports that Ronaldo would leave the club before the start of the new season. The rumour was triggered after Ronaldo took to social media following their dismal season to declare that a 'chapter is over.' Several media reports suggested that Ronaldo was looking to play in the , and for that, he needed a team that had qualified. However, those reports turned out to be baseless as Ronaldo didn't join any club for the expanded Club World Cup in the United States. Instead, he played for Portugal in the UEFA Nations League and won against Spain in the final.
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13-05-2025
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Ronaldo issues ultimatum to Al Nassr, demands wholesale changes for contract extension: Report
Cristiano Ronaldo won't sign a contract extension at Al Nassr without the club agreeing to making wholesale changes to the team including removing coach Stefano Pioli, a media report says. read more Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr could be forced to make wholesale changes if they want to hold onto Cristiano Ronaldo, it has been revealed. Ronaldo, 40, is reportedly unhappy with the lack of trophies at Al Nassr and has demanded multiple changes, including removing the coach Stefano Pioli, the sporting director Fernando Hierro and almost half of the squad. Since moving to Al Nassr in January 2023 from Manchester United, Ronaldo has won only one trophy – the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup. This season, Al Nassr lost in the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite and they are third in the Saudi Pro League, well behind league leaders Al Ittihad. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Ronaldo wants wholesale changes at Al Nassr Ronaldo is reportedly unhappy with the lack of progress at Al Nassr and wants multiple changes in the coaching setup and the squad if he has to continue at the club. His contract with the Saudi Arabian club ends at the end of the ongoing season, and while there are reports that he may stay at the club till 2026, the extension will depend on whether his demands are accepted, reported media outlet Okaz Sports. As per the report, Ronaldo is not happy with Pioli's tactical approach as the Italian coach has failed to win a trophy so far at Al Nassr since joining them in September 2024. More from Football Besides removing Pioli, Ronaldo also wants sporting director Hierro to leave and for him to be replaced by someone who has full control over transfer decisions. Besides the coaching staff, Ronaldo wants a lot of players to leave the club, including goalkeeper Bento, defender Aymeric Laporte, midfielder Angelo Gabriel and striker Wesley. The Portuguese superstar wants Al Nassr to hold onto center-back Mohamed Simakan, midfielders Otavio, Marcelo Brozovic and forwards Sadio Mane and Jhon Duran. Only time will tell what changes Al Nassr will make to their setup, but it increasingly looks like Ronaldo is not happy with the current scenario at the club. Is it financially possible for Al Nassr to make these changes? The Okaz Sports states that the club has an estimated annual revenue of around $213 million, which makes them capable of making wholesale changes.
