On Tuesday, Al Nassr announced Luis Castro‘s contract termination. With Stefano Pioli already confirmed as his replacement, the Portuguese manager shared his first message after leaving Cristiano Ronaldo and company.
“Now that I cease my functions as Al Nassr’s Head Coach, I want to thank everyone that supported me and worked every day by my side. I wish them great luck and success“, wrote Castro on his Instagram account.
The Portuguese boss left Al Nassr after coaching 54 matches, with 36 wins, 9 draws, and 9 defeats. He also made a new addition to Ronaldo’s trophy collection by defeating Al Hilal 2-1 in the Arab Club Champions Cup in August 2023.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance under Luis Castro
Luis Castro was Cristiano Ronaldo’s third manager at Al Nassr. Under his fellow countryman, CR7 appeared in every single match, contributing with 54 goals and 15 assists in 56 games. With 69 goal contributions, they both conquered one (unofficial) title for the club.
Ronaldo also posted a photo on his Instagram account with a heartfelt message expressing his gratitude to Castro: “Obrigado por tudo, Mister. Thank you for everything.”
Al Nassr already have Castro’s replacement
One day after his departure, Al Nassr announced Luis Castro’s replacement. Stefano Pioli, former AC Milan manager, will be coaching Ronaldo’s team after signing a three-year contract.
There’s been some excitement building around fans after Pioli’s appointment. “PIOLI IS NASSRAWI. We welcome Stefano Pioli as our new coach,” posted Al Nassr on their X account.