Abdullah Al-Majed, the president of Al-Nassr, has firmly rejected the idea of manager Jorge Jesus leaving the “Knights of Najd.” He emphasized that his administration will do everything in its power to ensure the Portuguese tactician remains in his position for the upcoming season.
This statement comes after Jesus unexpectedly announced that the match against Damac would be his last with the Saudi club, immediately following Al-Nassr’s triumph in securing the 2026 Roshn Saudi League title.
Al-Majed’s Commitment to the Project
Reacting to the departure rumors, Al-Majed stated in media remarks, “Jesus is a great manager who has successfully established stability within the team. From the very beginning, I knew he was the right person to lead this project.”
He further reassured the club’s fanbase, adding, “I promise Al-Nassr fans that Jesus will not leave. We will spare no effort to ensure he continues at the technical helm of the team and completes our project.”
Post-World Cup National Team Speculations
Portuguese media outlets had recently heavily linked the 70-year-old manager with taking over the Portugal national team after the 2026 World Cup, anticipating the expected departure of Spanish coach Roberto Martínez.
However, Al-Nassr is hoping that Cristiano Ronaldo will serve as an extra incentive to convince Jesus to stay for another year. This is particularly crucial as “El Don” dreams of capturing the AFC Champions League Elite title before officially hanging up his boots.
A Historic Return to the Podium
Prior to Jesus’s arrival, Al-Nassr had failed to win the domestic league title for seven consecutive years. The veteran Portuguese coach successfully guided the “Al-Aalami” back to the podium, despite recently suffering a heartbreaking defeat in the AFC Champions League 2 final against Gamba Osaka at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium.
