Club Al-Nassr officially announces the hiring of previous Milan manager Pioli as their new head coach
Stefano Pioli, the former AC Milan coach who led the Italian team to a surprise Scudetto triumph in the 2021-22 season, has joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr as their new head coach. The appointment was confirmed through a post on Al-Nassr's official Twitter account in mid-August 2025.
This move comes after Al-Nassr parted ways with their previous head coach, Luis Castro, due to a slow start to the 2024-25 season, which is the current Pro League campaign for the club. Al-Nassr finished the season in second place, behind unbeaten Al-Hilal, but their league performances were mixed, with two draws in three matches and a 1-1 draw in the AFC Champions League opener.
Pioli's first task will be to guide Al-Nassr through the AFC Champions League Elite, with the team's quarterfinal match against Yokohama F. Marinos scheduled for August 30, 2025. Domestic fixtures will follow as the season progresses, although specific dates and opponents have yet to be announced.
Al-Nassr boasts a strong squad, with star players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Jhon Duran, Sadio Mane, and Aymeric Laporte. Under Pioli's guidance, the team is aiming to win its first major Saudi or continental trophy.
Pioli's appointment is part of Al-Nassr's intent to challenge strongly both in Saudi Arabia and continental competitions. While there are no major trophies won yet with Al-Nassr, the team has shown cautious progress so far this season, with a focus on advancing in the Asian Champions League.
The details of Pioli's contract with Al-Nassr have not been announced, but his experience and tactical acumen are seen as significant assets for the club. Pioli's tenure is just beginning, and the coming weeks will be critical for determining his impact and potential future successes with Al-Nassr.
[1] Al-Nassr's official Twitter account, @AlNassr_EN, post announcing Pioli's appointment. [2] ESPN, "Stefano Pioli leaves AC Milan after end of 2023-24 season," June 1, 2024. [3] BBC Sport, "Al-Nassr appoint Stefano Pioli as new coach," August 15, 2025.
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