Al-Nassr's Bold Winter Bet: Jesus Sets Sights on a Game-Changing Left Winger
23 December 2025
Al-Nassr chase their first winter signing under Jorge Jesus
Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, the manager of Al-Nassr, has pinpointed the club's first winter signing as the season's January window approaches.
According to the Saudi daily Al-Yaoum, Jesus urged the board to seal the first winter signing after FIFA ended the registration ban on the club.
The Portuguese coach wants a world-class left winger, prompting Al-Nassr's decision-makers to weigh several stars for a January acquisition.
Jesus previously decided to sell Brazilian goalkeeper Bento during the winter window, while several Brazilian clubs have shown interest; the sale proceeds would be reinvested directly to strengthen the squad by signing an overseas-born player from the under-23 pool to boost the attack.
FIFA had previously placed Al-Nassr on a registration ban until it settled sums owed to Manchester City following Aymeric Laporte’s move to the club in 2023.
As the January window opens, expect more rumors, more bids, and maybe a left winger who doubles as a magician to keep fans smiling.
Punchline: If the left winger arrives, even the goals will beg for mercy; if he doesn't, at least the jokes stay onside.
Second punchline: If not, the popcorn still tastes better in Riyadh.
