Reports indicate that the president of Al Nassr, Musalli Al Muammar, has resigned from his position at the Saudi Arabian football club, which signed the legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo as a star player in January. Al Muammar’s resignation has reportedly been submitted to the Ministry of Sports in Saudi Arabia. The decision comes after Al Nassr suffered a string of disappointing results, including losing in the semi-finals of the King Cup of Champions and the Saudi Super Cup competitions, leaving the team with only the league as an opportunity to win a trophy. At present, Al Nassr is in second place in the league, trailing leaders Al Ittihad by three points with one game in hand.
According to the Saudi Gazette’s “well-informed sources,” the resignation was due to two losses within a week, as reported. Fans have expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s performance after goalless defeats to Al Hilal and Al Wehda. Despite his reported annual contract of $214 million, Ronaldo’s performance has been inconsistent since he arrived in Saudi Arabia. His 11 goals in 14 games may seem decent for a player adapting to a new country, but his form has been inconsistent, according to Arabian Business.
Despite scoring eight goals and providing two assists in his first six games, Cristiano Ronaldo has only scored three times and failed to assist a teammate in his last eight matches. The Saudi Gazette reports that Al Muammar’s resignation will be accepted soon. He previously oversaw the league and became Al Nassr Chairman, but his departure will further darken the team’s mood. Rudi Garcia, the head coach, recently left his position, allegedly due to conflicts with Ronaldo, exacerbating the situation. Al Nassr is currently searching for a high-profile manager to match Ronaldo’s ambitions and has been connected with Champions League-winning coaches Zinedine Zidane and Jose Mourinho.
