Cristiano Ronaldo Reacts to Jorge Jesus Joining Al-Nassr: “Welcome, Mister”
CR7 welcomes the new Portuguese coach as a new chapter begins in Saudi Arabia
Cristiano Ronaldo has officially welcomed Jorge Jesus as the new head coach of Al-Nassr, signaling strong support for the experienced Portuguese tactician. The 70-year-old coach was unveiled on Monday (July 14), and just hours later, the club’s biggest star took to social media to send a clear and concise message:
“Welcome, Mister Jorge Jesus!”
This warm reception, shared on Ronaldo’s Instagram story, is more than just a greeting it reflects a deep mutual respect and a renewed sense of ambition at Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo’s Invite Was Key to Jorge Jesus’s Arrival
Jorge Jesus didn’t just arrive in Riyadh by coincidence. In fact, the coach admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo himself played a pivotal role in convincing him to accept the job:
“I wouldn’t be there without his invitation,” said Jesus, before boarding his flight to Saudi Arabia.
“Cristiano has won everything in his career except in Saudi Arabia. I’ll try to help him change that this season.”
The duo shares a history of Portuguese football excellence, and now they’re set to lead a new project together at Al-Nassr, following the exit of former coach Stefano Pioli.
Al-Nassr in Need of Silverware
Despite having one of the most star-studded squads in Asia led by Cristiano Ronaldo, Otávio, and Sadio Mané Al-Nassr fell short last season:
- 3rd in the Saudi Pro League
- Lost Saudi Super Cup final
- Eliminated in the AFC Champions League semifinals
- Knocked out early in the King’s Cup
These results raised major concerns internally, which is why Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence in guiding the club’s next coaching decision became even more significant.
Jorge Jesus Returns After Al-Hilal Success
The veteran coach returns to the Saudi Pro League after a successful spell at Al-Hilal, where he left a strong mark and was still in charge when Al Nassr lost the Super Cup final. Speaking about the rivalry, Jesus compared the move to:
“Going from Benfica to Sporting. It’s part of football.”
Jesus: “We Speak the Same Language”
With both stars coming from Portugal, chemistry is expected to be immediate:
“We speak the same language that makes everything easier. I couldn’t say no to Cristiano’s challenge,” Jesus added.
Cristiano Ronaldo Renewed Until 2027
It’s worth noting that Cristiano Ronaldo recently extended his contract with Al-Nassr until 2027, showing his continued commitment to the Saudi project. The arrival of Jorge Jesus is seen as part of that long-term plan to bring trophies to the club and possibly end his career on a high.
