RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Ange Postecoglou was named the new coach of Saudi Pro League champion Al-Nassr on a two-year deal on Friday.
The Australian steps into one of the highest profile roles in Asian soccer, inheriting a squad led by superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
“A new chapter.” Al-Nassr said in a statement. “Our best wishes for success to him and his staff in their journey with the global club, God willing.”
The 60-year-old Postecoglou's managerial career has spanned Australia, Japan, Scotland, and England, with league titles secured at Brisbane Roar, Yokohama F. Marinos, and Celtic. He also won the Europa League trophy with Tottenham in 2025.
His most recent post was at Nottingham Forest last October, when he was sacked after eight games and 39 days in the shortest managerial reign in Premier League history.
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FILE - Nottingham Forest's head coach Ange Postecoglou watches the play during the Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in London, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
The World Cup round of 32 is completed Friday with three matches across the United States. Australia faces Egypt in Arlington, Texas. Argentina and Lionel Messi take on Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Florida. Colombia meets Ghana in Kansas City for the final berth in the round of 16.
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Egypt's Mohamed Salah (10) shakes hands with Australia's Harry Souttar (19) before the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Australia and Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Egypt's Omar Marmoush, left, and Australia's Jordan Bos vie for the ball during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
A fan of Egypt ahead the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Australia and Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Egypt players bow in prayer after scoring opening goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Australia and Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Jessica Tobias)
Egypt's Emam Ashour (8) scores the opening goal past Australia goalkeeper Patrick Beach (18) during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Australia and Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Egypt's Emam Ashour scores the opening goal during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Australia and Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Egypt's Emam Ashour (8) scores their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Australia and Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)
Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim (2) and Australia's Nestory Irankunda fight for the ball during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Egypt's Emam Ashour (8) celebrates with Omar Marmoush after scoring the opening goal during a World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Australia and Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
