Cristiano Ronaldo Responds to Pioli Exit Amid Al-Nassr Overhaul
After a trophyless season, Cristiano Ronaldo's push for change at Al-Nassr saw coach Stefano Pioli depart for Fiorentina. Ronaldo, who scored 31 goals in 36 games under Pioli, thanked him with a message.
After a trophyless season, Cristiano Ronaldo's push for change at Al-Nassr saw coach Stefano Pioli depart for Fiorentina. Ronaldo, who scored 31 goals in 36 games under Pioli, thanked him with a message. With no manager weeks before the new season, Al-Nassr’s rebuild continues, with Spalletti and Conceição among rumored candidates.
With the 2025 season ending in disappointment for Al-Nassr, major changes have begun at the club, led by Cristiano Ronaldo himself. Following a trophyless campaign, Ronaldo pushed for a complete rebuild, starting with the exit of the sporting director and now the departure of coach Stefano Pioli. The Italian manager, who is set to return to Fiorentina, guided Ronaldo through one of his most productive seasons in recent years, scoring 31 goals in 36 matches.
However, the lack of silverware proved costly for Pioli. Cristiano, who had remained silent through these changes, finally broke his silence with a short message on social media, writing, “Grazie per tutto” (Thanks for everything), in Italian. It was a respectful yet telling farewell.
Al-Nassr is now in search of a new manager just weeks before the new season begins. Names like Sergio Conceição and Luciano Spalletti are rumored, but no official decision has been made. Meanwhile, Ronaldo remains the central figure in Al-Nassr’s rebuild, determined to stay and win trophies in Saudi Arabia. As he eyes the 1,000-goal milestone, every decision the club takes now appears to align with his vision, making it clear that his influence goes far beyond the pitch.
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