Al-Nassr has gained popularity since signing Cristiano Ronaldo on 30 December 2022. Sadio Mane later joined the Saudi Pro League club on 1 August 2023. The duo has greatly helped Al-Nassr improve their performance as they are currently second with 62 points. Still, the club is reported to be in talks with Fernando Hierro for a sports director role.
A reliable Al-Riyadiya source states, “Fernando Hierro, 56 years old, is set to assume the sports director position in the upcoming period. This comes after Portuguese Miguel Ribeiro chose to step back, despite an initial agreement being in place,”
Al-Nassr’s Discussions With Fernando Hierro
Reports show that Hierro’s talks with the Saudi club are ongoing and they might reach an agreement soon. It wasn’t to replace him with Miguel Ribeiro, their previously agreed candidate.
Still, Hierro will continue his current role in Spain. He worked as Real Madrid’s assistant coach, helping coach Carlo Ancelotti.
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Hierro Takes Spain to the World Cup
Fernando Hierro was the Spanish national team’s coach during the 2018 World Cup. They led Group B but Russia eliminated them in a penalty shootout at the last-16 stage. Spain’s loss frustrated Hierro and he decided to step down.
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) released a statement saying, “After walking many kilometers side by side, the Spanish Football Federation and Fernando Hierro have brought their relationship to an end following the conclusion of Spain’s campaign at the World Cup in Russia.
The Federation would like to place on record its thanks to Fernando Hierro for his commitment and sense of responsibility, both in taking over the national team in extraordinary circumstances and in the manner in which he has carried out all his functions at an organization whose doors will always be open to him. The Federation would also like to highlight the professional and human values shown by an extraordinary sportsman to whom it wishes the best of luck for the future.”
Fernando Hierro Joins Chivas
Chivas signed Hierro in October 2022 after he left Real Madrid and he has transformed the team over the years. He has helped them stay at Liga MX for almost two years and his remarkable performance has caught Al-Nassr’s attention.
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