Ange Postecoglou becomes Cristiano Ronaldo’s new manager in shock appointment

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Al-Nassr have announced the appointment of Ange Postecoglou as their new manager.The Australian arrives on a two-year contract.Postecoglou is back in management following a brief stint at Nottingham ForestGettyPostecoglou replaces Jorge Jesus, who departed the club after leading them to the Saudi Pro League title.A post translated from Arabic on their X said: “A new chapter. Mr. Ange Postecoglou as coach of the first football team at #AlNasr club“And that with a contract extending for two seasons“Our best wishes for success to him and his staff in their journey with the Global Club, God willing.”Given Postecoglou has won trophies at just about every stop in his managerial career, even at Tottenham, the news of his appointment will likely be welcomed by Al-Nassr superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, a serial winner in his own right.Other big names in Al-Nassr’s squad include Joao Felix, Sadio Mane, Kingsley Coman and Marcelo Brozovic.This is a developing story and is being updated.For the latest updates, breaking news alerts, and comprehensive analysis, refresh this page or follow our real-time news coverage by watching and listening to talkSPORT live.For broader context, explore related coverage on our homepage for the top trending stories. For the latest talkSPORT videos, download the app.talkSPORT cares about getting it right, not just getting it first and because this is a developing situation, details will change. We will be updating this page constantly with verified info, expert takes, and official statements.Stay tuned for further developments as this story continues to break.