Al-Nassr manager Stefano Pioli is edging closer to an exit from the club due to his damaged relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Pioli only took the reins at the Saudi club back in September 2024, following the sacking of Luis Castro.
Al-Nassr currently sit third in the Saudi Pro League table and are 10 points adrift from leaders Al-Ittihad, following a run of just two league wins in their last five games.
However, it is not believed to be the results that have put Pioli on the brink, but rather his strenuous relationships with people inside the club.
A rift has formed between the Italian and Al-Nassr's star man, Ronaldo, according to SportItalia, leaving the manager on the brink.
If Pioli is to be relieved of his duties, it is believed that Roma are waiting in the wings to snap up Pioli - who led AC Milan to the Serie A title in 2022 -with Claudio Ranieri set to leave the Giallorossi at the end of the season.
The Italian has also been linked to the vacant position at Juventus, following the sacking of Thiago Motta, but Roma are seemingly leading the race.
Tensions between Pioli and Ronaldo started to arise after the manager's decision to substitute the legendary forward in Al-Nassr's 3-1 win over Al Kholood two weeks ago.
The Portugal captain opened the scoring after just four minutes before his side raced into a 3-0 lead.
Pioli then decided to withdraw Ronaldo, much to the striker's surprise, as Al-Nassr cruised toward the full-time whistle.
The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star was visibly upset with the decision as he stormed down the tunnel after a brief discussion with the boss.
Their relationship has seemingly been on the decline ever since with Pioli now reported to be on borrowed time.
kayusmessi
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As usual the arrogant Ronaldo is at it again, the better he realize that he is the one on borrow time because he has nothing to offer again
putimopruy
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Truth is bitter,truth is hard,truth looks like hate to many but truth will always prevail.Portugal substituted Cristiano before they could win and Al nasser coach knows that that is the way to go. Cristiano left Madrid because the coach was ready to bench him, Cristiano left Juventus because he was benched, Cristiano left utd because he was benched, last world cup Cristiano was on Portugal bench,Al nasser Will continue to be trophiless if Al nasser play him for 90 minutes.Cristiano was 33 when Juventus benched him while Messi won world cup best player at 35. Cristiano was done at highest level at 33 and was the reason Madrid sold him, Cristiano last 2 seasons with Madrid was a disaster he was almost dropped to the bench and himself knew that Madrid have lost hope on him at that moment,he didn't turn up at ucl and laliga crucial times, his last ucl and laliga was with worst,at ucl he didn't get a single goal at quarters, semi and final but yet Madrid won the ucl and laliga. If Cristiano complete his contact with Al nasser, it will be the first time in history that Cristiano will complete his contact with any team. Messi has never been benched or sub out for lack of performance whether at national team or at club side except for injury or illnesses issue. Anyone still comparing Messi with Cristiano is the greatest zombie
EmeraldJ
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Anyone who believes this news definitely will believe anything