Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as the new head coach of Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, where he will take the reins from Jorge Jesus, who led the team to a championship last season. This announcement came on Friday, July 3, 2026, marking Postecoglou's first managerial role since his dismissal from Nottingham Forest after just 39 days in charge in October 2025.
Al Nassr, known for its high-profile players like Cristiano Ronaldo, signed Postecoglou to a two-season deal, aiming to build on their recent successes. The club's social media announcement expressed optimism for the future under Postecoglou, stating, "A new chapter. Mr Ange Postecoglou as coach of the first football team at Al-Nassr club. And that with a contract extending for two seasons."
Postecoglou's Coaching Background
Before joining Al Nassr, Postecoglou enjoyed a successful stint at Tottenham Hotspur, where he won the Europa League in May 2025. However, his time at Spurs ended abruptly the following month. Additionally, he previously led Celtic to a treble during his two-season tenure, securing five trophies in total.
Postecoglou was also considered a strong candidate to replace Steve Clarke as the head coach of the Scotland national team. His return to management is highly anticipated, especially with the prospect of coaching some of the world's top talents.
