Ronaldo's Al-Nassr go 'all Portuguese' with management shake-up

With Cristiano Ronaldo a major influence, Al-Nassr are now closing a deal for Chelsea's Portugal attacker Joao Felix.

However, off the pitch the Portuguese impact is becoming even greater.

Al-Nassr have announced the appointment of Simão Coutinho as its new sporting director, succeeding Fernando Hierro, who left the position a few days ago. The appointment marks an important step in the Riyadh club's management reorganisation.

Coutinho, 37, is a well-known figure in European football: a former player and agent, he is considered a highly strategic executive.

His arrival coincides with a period of profound change within Al-Nassr, which recently appointed Jorge Jesus as coach and José Semedo as its new CEO.