Al Nassr’s Boardroom Shake-Up: Resignations, Power Reset, and Ronaldo’s Comeback Hint

A surprise resignation and a broader push to reset powers

Al Nassr has seen rapid leadership changes in the past hours, starting with the formal resignation of Mohammed Al-Skit, the secretary-general of the club’s board and the executive responsible for governance, compliance, and risk management.

Saudi sports daily Al-Riyadiya reported that Al-Skit cited personal reasons and did not reveal further details about his departure.

Ronaldo and the plan to restore full control

This resignation comes as the club announced a broader reform plan, with insiders saying that full administrative and financial powers are set to be returned to Portuguese CEO Jose Smedo and to his fellow countryman Seimao Coutinho, the sporting director, after a period of partial control.

Previously, a December 31 decision had frozen some of Smedo's powers and restricted spending approvals to the executive committee, limiting certain administrative and sporting moves.

To restore stability, Ronaldo, the team’s star captain, received assurances from management that overdue salaries would be settled to ease tensions and reinforce harmony within the squad.

In a related note, a linked match preview highlighted Arkadaj vs Al Nassr in the AFC Champions League 2, with a scheduled date of February 11, 2026 at 14:45, illustrating the ongoing balance between governance and football activity.

The article also noted that the club’s leadership hopes to calm internal tensions by addressing public concerns, especially after remarks about the CEO and the coaching staff.

Analysts suggest further structural changes could follow, potentially including a reshuffle of the chairman Abdullah Al-Majed as part of efforts to ease tensions and refocus on performance after a period of controversy.

Ronaldo’s return to the squad for the upcoming Al Fateh game in Round 22 of the Saudi Pro League is anticipated after his recent absences tied to perceived limited support during the winter transfer window.

These developments reflect Al Nassr’s ongoing effort to reorganize governance and football operations to regain balance and sharpen on-pitch performance in the weeks ahead.

Punchline time: In football boardrooms, the only thing tougher than a press conference is explaining why the budget still needs a miracle, and yet somehow the goals keep finding the net. Sniper jab two: if reform were a sport, Al Nassr would have already won the league—the trophy, meanwhile, remains in the locker room and the HR department is sprinting after it for a safety briefing.