Riyadh-based Al-Nassr announces the appointment of Stefano Pioli as head coach after 4 months of his departure from AC Milan to succeed Luis Castro. On September 17, Al-Nassr announced the departure of Castro as head coach after a 14-month tenure. The Portuguese coach managed to win the Arab Club Champions Cup in 2023 during his time at the club.Â
Milan sent out an official statement on May 24, 2024, to announce Pioli won’t be a part of the Rossoneri’s future. The Italian brought glory days back to Milan with a Serie A title and took them to Europe’s finest tournament, the UEFA Champions League, where they belong. Pioli’s appointment in Al-Nassr can only hint that they are striving to win titles and aim higher.Â
Cristiano Ronaldo & Co. face a difficult challenge in the Roshn Saudi League as they go up against different teams that are full of world stars.Â
