Not Mourinho, Ronaldo personally selects new Portugal national team coach

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly very enthusiastic about the possibility of reuniting with his current Al Nassr coach, Jorge Jesus, at the Portugal national team, despite Jose Mourinho also being considered one of the top candidates for this position.

According to sources from the website Topskills Sports UK, Cristiano Ronaldo is said to have recommended the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) appoint Al Nassr's current coach, Jorge Jesus, as the next head coach of the national team. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner believes Jorge Jesus is the right person to lead the "European Seleção" towards future successes.

Jorge Jesus himself is also very interested in this position after the 2026 World Cup concludes. The Portuguese strategist has emerged as one of the most promising candidates for the head coach position, alongside Jose Mourinho.

Currently, the Portugal national team is led by Roberto Martinez, and he is expected to remain in charge until the end of the upcoming World Cup. After this tournament, the FPF is reportedly going to reassess the head coach position. After decades of working at the club level in various countries, leading the national team would offer Jorge Jesus a new challenge as well as the opportunity to guide Portugal's best players on the international stage.

While Jorge Jesus harbors ambitions beyond Al Nassr, the immediate future of this club is closely tied to Cristiano Ronaldo's plans. According to the newspaper Arriyadiyah, Al Nassr's strategy for the next season heavily depends on the Portuguese superstar.

The report states that Al Nassr's summer plans revolve entirely around Cristiano Ronaldo. If Ronaldo stays, Jorge Jesus is likely to continue as the team's head coach. The report also indicates that club leaders like Jose Semedo and Simao Coutinho will gain more power within the management structure if Ronaldo remains with the club.

This scenario would allow Al Nassr to maintain its current structure while continuing to pursue titles and long-term goals. However, if CR7 leaves, the situation could change significantly, and that could also affect Jorge Jesus's career direction.