In Ronaldo’s Shadow: Jorge Jesus Signals Exit from Al Nassr
2 February 2026
Departure echoes the Ronaldo era
Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, who leads Al Nassr, signaled he could depart after the current season.
A source told Al Riyadia that Jesus does not expect to renew his contract for next season, given the current conditions that make it hard to meet his tactical demands.
The same source said Jesus remains hopeful of two signings he has requested since January, but negotiations are on hold.
He wants to finalize these deals before the Saudi winter transfer window closes on Monday evening.
Al Riyadia had reported that the club plans to close the recruitment file in the ongoing window, having signed Iraqi Haider Abdul Karim and avoiding further signings due to cash constraints.
Nevertheless, management left a door open for another signing if funds become available.
Earlier, A Bola revealed Ronaldo, Al Nassr's star, is determined to miss the next match against Riyadh, unhappy with how the Public Investment Fund manages the club compared with rivals run by the same fund.
Punchline 1: If transfers were cinema, this window would be a blockbuster with a cliffhanger ending.
Punchline 2: And if money talked, it would whisper, “pay me back later”—the mercato edition.
