[59063] Jorge Jesus sets a goal: to return Al-Nassr to the winning track
[59063] Jorge Jesus sets a goal: to return Al-Nassr to the winning track
Al-Nassr's new coach, Jorge Jesus, declares that his primary mission is to lead the club to titles after years of drought in the Saudi League.
Jorge Jesus in an exclusive interview: A significant challenge at Al-Nassr
In a series of dramatic statements published on May 13, 2026, football coach Jorge Jesus addressed his new mission at the club Al-Nassr. Jesus, known for his direct style, defined his appointment as an attempt to return the team to "the winning track," after the powerhouse club failed to win the league championship for the last six years.
According to bt3, which reported the remarks, Jesus emphasized that since the Public Investment Fund (PIF) took over the four big clubs in 2023, Al-Nassr has finished its seasons with an increasing gap from the top. In a key quote, Jesus claimed: "تم التعاقد معي لإعادة #النصر إلى طريق البطولات" (I was signed to return Al-Nassr to the path of titles).
In addition, Jesus addressed the complexity of the mission and defined it as one of the hardest challenges in his career, if not the hardest. He even added a biting note toward the critics, stating that if other teams were subjected to the "war" that Al-Nassr is dealing with today, they would look like they were playing in lower leagues.
The reports, which gained wide exposure on social media (approximately 710,177 cumulative views according to the sources), reflect the high expectations of the Saudi public from the experienced coach, in the face of the tense media climate surrounding the club since the structural changes in the management of the major teams in the country.