Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as the new head coach of the Saudi Pro League champions, Al-Nassr, on a two-year deal as the Australian attempts to revive his career after two bruising stints in the Premier League.
- Postecoglou led Tottenham to Europa League glory in 2025 but was sacked two weeks later after a 17th-place Premier League finish.
- A miserable reign at Nottingham Forest in 2025-26 lasted 40 days; winless in eight opening games, including six defeats.
- He takes over an Al-Nassr side led by Cristiano Ronaldo, who secured the Saudi title under Jorge Jesus.
- Postecoglou won league titles with Celtic, Brisbane Roar, Yokohama F Marinos and managed Australia 2013-2017.
“A new chapter. Mr Ange Postecoglou appointed as head coach of the Al-Nassr first team. The contract spans two seasons,” the club said in a statement. “We wish him and his staff every success in their journey.”
Postecoglou previously managed Tottenham, guiding them to Europa League glory in 2025, but he was sacked two weeks later after they finished 17th in the Premier League. A miserable reign at Nottingham Forest in the 2025-26 season came to a swift and brutal end 40 days after his appointment when he went winless in his opening eight games in charge, which included six defeats.
The 60-year-old, who managed the Australia men’s side from 2013 to 2017, had been linked with the Scotland job after Steve Clarke stepped down following their World Cup exit, as well as Kazakhstan but media reports said his wage demands were too high for the central Asian side.
He takes over an Al-Nassr side led by Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who guided the club to the Saudi Pro League title on the final day of the season in May under the management of Jorge Jesus, who stood down after the title success.
Postecoglou guided Celtic to two Scottish Premiership titles while he has also won league titles with Brisbane Roar and Yokohama F Marinos.
