Cristiano Ronaldo posted a farewell message on Wednesday to greet the departure of Luis Castro, who had just been fired by Al-Nassr.
Victim of a virusCristiano Ronaldo was not in Iraq on Monday evening with his team Al-Nassr to face Al-Shorta (1-1), as part of the first day of the Asian Champions League. A draw that cost Luis Castro his job since the Portuguese coach was dismissed from his duties on Tuesday. The latter received a message from his compatriot and former player, Cristiano Ronaldo.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner posted a few words and a photo on his social networks, to thank Luis Castro in due form. Thanks for everything Mister. » Arriving in Riyadh in July 2023, the dismissed coach had been hired with the main objective of winning the Saudi Pro League. A mission in which he failed since Al-Nassr finished second last season.
Pioli to the rescue
The somewhat sluggish start to the championship by his team (one win and two draws), resulting in a seventh place after three days, clearly did not please the club’s owners, who therefore decided to move on. And above all, to hire a replacement capable, according to them, of allowing Al-Nassr to become champion again, six years after its last national title.
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Luis Castro’s successor is already being targeted and according to Spanish media outlet Relevo, it would be Stefano Pioli. Without a club since his departure from AC Milan this summer, the Italian tactician is expected in the coming days.
