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Cristiano Ronaldo sends message to Luis Castro after Al-Nassr boss is fired following disappointing start to the season

Saudi Pro League

Al Nassr FC

Al Qadasiya

<p>Saudi Pro League giants <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/new-manager-for-cristiano-ronaldo-al-nassr-fire-manager-luis-castro-set-to-appoint-former-ac-milan-boss/blte041e648119aed71#cse6dfec21d614d6e9" target="_blank">Al-Nassr parted ways with Portuguese manager Luis Castro</a> on Tuesday after the club's slow start to the new season which saw them pick up two draws from their first three league matches. As the 63-year-old exited the club, talisman Cristiano Ronaldo sent out a sweet farewell message for his countryman.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Ronaldo took to Instagram to share a photograph of himself with Castro as he wrote, "Thank you for everything."</p><p></p><picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt7a50e0a623a69d43/Snapinsta.app_460122950_18576319297056421_4495513100971404991_n_1024.jpg?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt7a50e0a623a69d43/Snapinsta.app_460122950_18576319297056421_4495513100971404991_n_1024.jpg?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt7a50e0a623a69d43/Snapinsta.app_460122950_18576319297056421_4495513100971404991_n_1024.jpg?format=jpg" alt="Cristiano Ronaldo Luis Castro " data-source="" data-copyright="Cristiano Ronaldo Instagram" data-portal-copyright="Cristiano Ronaldo Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:blt7a50e0a623a69d43;width:1170;height:2080"></picture><p></p>

WHAT CRISTIANO RONALDO SAID

<p>With Castro out of the club, the Saudi Arabian side have reportedly shortlisted former AC Milan boss Stefano Piolo as their new head coach, according to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1835934209614971194" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. Pioli, who left the Serie A giants at the end of the 2023/24 season, was earlier linked with a move to Al-Ittihad, however, talks over a possible deal later collapsed.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The 39-year-old, who missed <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/why-cristiano-ronaldo-not-playing-al-nassr-afc-champions-league-shorta-iraq/blt514e6e3fbdf5b718" target="_blank">Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League opener against Al-Shorta</a> on Monday due to a viral infection, is expected to be back in action ahead of their upcoming Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Ittihad on Friday.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CRISTIANO RONALDO?

Cristiano Ronaldo sends message to Luis Castro after Al-Nassr boss is fired following disappointing start to the season | Goal.com Kenya

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent out a sweet farewell message for Luis Castro after Al-Nassr fired the Portuguese manager.