Spain great Hierro links up with Ronaldo as Al-Nassr sporting director
Chloe Horswill
June 4, 2024 04:43 MYT
June 4, 2024 04:43 MYT
Former Real Madrid and Spain captain Fernando Hierro is linking up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr after being appointed their new sporting director on Tuesday.
The Saudi Pro League club have tried to bring Hierro in previously but finally swayed him with their latest offer.
Hierro has previously worked as the sporting director of Malaga, the Spanish national side, and Mexican side Guadalajara, who announced the Spaniard had left his role after two years in a club statement last week.
Hierro reportedly has a good relationship with fellow former Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, who is rumoured to be signing a new contract with the club.
The first day for our sporting director Fernando Hierro And his message to AlNassr Fans pic.twitter.com/E5TyKwghTF — AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) June 4, 2024
An error occurred while retrieving the Tweet. It might have been deleted.
In a statement announcing his appointment, Al-Nassr said: "We are thrilled to announce the Spanish icon Fernando Hierro, as the new sporting director of Al-Nassr.
"Hierro has extensive sports experience."
Al-Nassr finished second in the Saudi Pro League last season, 14 points adrift of champions Al-Hilal.