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Ange Postecoglou appointed head coach of Al Nassr

Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 5:36 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Ange Postecoglou appointed head coach of Al Nassr
Summary

Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as the new head coach of Al Nassr, signing a two-year contract with the Saudi Pro League champions. The announcement was made on July 3, 2026, as Postecoglou seeks to revitalize his coaching career following previous stints in the Premier League. Al Nassr expressed their support for Postecoglou in a club statement, calling it a new chapter for both him and the team. His collaboration with star player Cristiano Ronaldo will be a key focus as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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Key Details
  • •Postecoglou signed a two-year deal with Al Nassr.
  • •He previously managed Tottenham in the Premier League.
  • •Al Nassr won the Saudi Pro League last season.
  • •The club aims to continue their success under Postecoglou.
  • •Formal announcement made on July 3, 2026.
Latest Updates
  • 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Postecoglou lands in Riyadh to begin Al Nassr tenure
  • 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Postecoglou returns to management with Al-Nassr appointment
  • 6:21 PMESPN Soccer — Postecoglou announced as Al Nassr head coach
  • 5:22 PMThe Guardian Sport — Ange Postecoglou to manage Cristiano Ronaldo after landing Al-Nassr job
What they're saying
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Former Tottenham manager signs two-year contract Al-Nassr won the Saudi Pro League last season Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as the new head coach of the Saudi Pro League champions, ⁠Al-Nassr, on a two-year deal as the Australian attempts ⁠to revive his ⁠career ​after two bruising stints in the Premier League. “A new chapter. Mr Ange Postecoglou appointed as ⁠head coach of the Al-Nassr first team. The contract spans two seasons,” the club said in a statement. “We ⁠wish him and his staff every success in their journey.” Continue reading...

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Our Roshn Saudi League champions have their new manager, with the hugely respected Ange Postecoglou touching down in Riyadh in Saturday night.The former Australia, Celtic and Tottenham Hotspur head co...

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Ange Postecoglou has returned to management after being appointed head coach of Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr on a two-year contract.The 60-year-old Australian takes charge of a side captained b...

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