Ange Postecoglou reveals coaching Cristiano Ronaldo was key to Al Nassr move | OneFootball

"So, there's no doubt, Cristiano Ronaldo's here, you kind of go, I can become a small part of his story as well. And not from a selfish point of view, but for my own kind of life's journey, of everything I wanted to do since I was a kid, you get associated with these people on the way. That was part of the attraction."

He told The Howie Games podcast.

The 61-year-old was appointed in July on a two-year contract, replacing new Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo is currently heavily motivated by chasing 1,000 career goals.

"When I was a player, Ferenc Puskas was my coach, one of the greatest players of all time. And just that association has been unbelievable for me because I'm a small part of that man's story, a little small part, but a small part."

He had been out of work since October after a 39-day spell at Nottingham Forest, despite interest from a double-digit number of clubs.

"People say 'it's not in Europe, it's not a higher profile league' but I've always railed against people who are snobbish about certain leagues and everything. I wasn't going to turn around and say that's a backwards step for me. I never see things that way."

Postecoglou has started brightly, leading Al Nassr to an unbeaten opening to the 2026-27 season and taking the Saudi Pro League's Manager of the Month award for August. The Riyadh club are aiming to defend their Saudi title and are targeting continental success, with a first AFC Champions League crown in their sights.

Source: Goal.com

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