Al Nassr Football Club has relieved coach Stefano Pioli of is duties on Wednesday.

This came in a terse statement posted on social media by the club official account: “Al Nassr Club Company informs that Mr Pioli and his Staff are no more the acting coaching staff of the first team.

“We would like to thank Mr Pioli and his staff for their dedicated work during the past season.” It read.

Shortly after, Cristiano Ronaldo posted under the statement: “Grazie per tutto!” (thanks for everything)

The coach departure followed a third-place finish in the Saudi Pro League, a step down from the prior season, with no titles won.

However, Reports suggest tensions with Cristiano Ronaldo, including disagreements over tactics like early substitutions, may have contributed.

Ronaldo’s X post thanking Pioli gathered criticism and condemnation as some fans believes he has nothing to offer the Saudi Arabian club anymore.

@BenopOnyx1: “You’re a fake guy You caused his sacking and here sharing Grazie bla bla Retire or leave my dear club Al Nassr now Pendu!”

@fawogiymiik: “U sack everyone who comes your way but you are the problem. Leave the football before it leaves u bro.”

@brilliantbusi: “How many more managers will you get fired cause you can’t play football anymore?”

@Aziz7amad: “Thank him? For what? For crashing out of every competition due to poor management? The real thanks go to the fans who endured this failure. Al-Nassr fans want to celebrate trophies — with you as part of the team, legend.”

@ChaaliiyKay: “after you’ve chased him away? grazie per tutto una. how will he feed his family now?”

Pioli was appointed Al Nassr coach in September 2024, replacing Luís Castro, he is an Italian football manager who previously coached AC Milan, among other clubs. 

By: Adeoye Olorunseun Elizabeth