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Al Nassr continues Lisbon pre‑season camp

Entities: Al Hilal Football Club · Kingsley Coman · Al Nassr Football Club · Mérida AD · Cristiano Ronaldo

Overview

Al Nassr’s second phase of the Lisbon pre‑season camp is underway under new head coach Ange Postecoglou. Right‑back Nawaf Boushal, who suffered an ankle‑ligament tear at the 2026 World Cup, has been cleared to train and rejoined full‑time preparations.

The squad’s Portuguese programme still features friendlies against Spanish side Mérida AD on 28 July, Portuguese club Estrela Amadora on 1 August and Almería on 4 August, with a prior match versus SL Benfica B on 22 July. Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix and Sadio Mané will sit out to recover from World Cup duties, while Kingsley Coman is expected to lead the attack in the Mérida fixture. Postecoglou will use these games to assess depth and tactical options ahead of the 2026‑27 Saudi league season.

Domestically, Al Nassr is gearing up for a decisive Saudi Pro League derby against Al Hilal in Riyadh, a clash that could shape the title race. The club also remains focused on defending its league crown and pursuing the €25 million signing of Samu Costa from RCD Mallorca.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Al Nassr eyes Saudi Pro League derby and pre‑season friendly in Portugal

    Al Nassr prepares for a crucial Saudi Pro League derby with Al Hilal and a pre‑season friendly against Mérida AD in Portugal, debuting coach Ange Postecoglou and missing several star players.

  2. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Al Nassr's Lisbon pre‑season camp continues as Nawaf Boushal cleared to train

    Al Nassr's Lisbon camp continues as defender Nawaf Boushal is cleared to train; the team prepares for friendlies, including a Benfica B match without Ronaldo, under new coach Postecoglou.

  3. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Al-Nassr close to signing Portuguese midfielder Samu Costa

    Al‑Nassr are close to signing Portuguese midfielder Samu Costa from Mallorca, edging out RB Leipzig with a €25 million offer, as new manager Ange Postecoglou looks to boost the Saudi side.

  4. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Al Nassr kicks off Postecoglou era in Lisbon and wins Saudi Pro League title

    Al Nassr began Postecoglou’s Lisbon pre‑season in July and later clinched the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League title, beating Damac 4‑1 with Ronaldo scoring twice.

  5. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Ange Postecoglou appointed Al Nassr manager amid high‑salary deal

    Ange Postecoglou joins Al Nassr on a reported €11.7 million‑per‑year deal, taking over a star‑laden squad; former Australian keeper Mark Schwarzer doubts the move’s sporting merit.

  6. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 29 sources
    Ange Postecoglou appointed head coach of Al‑Nassr

    Ange Postecoglou signs a two‑year deal to coach Saudi champions Al‑Nassr, taking over from Jorge Jesus and inheriting a squad led by Cristiano Ronaldo.

Sources

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