Cristiano Ronaldo (41, Al Nassr)'s return has prompted internal changes. The shaken administrative system of Al Nassr has begun to move again.
Saudi media outlet "Ariyadiyah" reported on the 10th (Korea time) that "Al Nassr promised Ronaldo's side structural improvements to resolve the recent internal confusion."
According to the outlet, the club will correct financial·administrative errors and will soon resolve the delayed internal payroll issues.
The key is the restoration of authority. According to the report, the administrative·financial powers of key Portuguese figures, which had been restricted, will be restored. Chief executive officer José Semedo and sporting director Simão Coutinho are expected to resume their original roles. At the same time, a sweeping organizational restructuring is being discussed in this process, and the position of board chairman Abdullah Al-Majed is said to have been put on the table.
The background of the internal tension also emerged. It is explained that an interview recently conducted by Chairman Al-Majed increased dissatisfaction among the Portuguese line, the management, and the on-field staff. The remarks included references to the CEO's duties and Jorge Jesus' managerial regime, which led to the spread of internal backlash.
Ronaldo's possible return to the squad was also mentioned. The outlet said, "There is a strong possibility that Ronaldo will be included on the roster for the league match against Al Fateh on the 15th." He was excluded from the recent two matches against Riyadh and Al Ittihad. It is reported that the background at the time involved Ronaldo's disagreement over limited support in the winter transfer window.
This resolution also ties in with the administrative decisions made at the end of last year. At the end of December, the Al Nassr board froze the CEO's powers via an official email and centralized all financial executions under an executive committee under the board. That decision is being reversed.
Al Nassr is currently second in the Saudi league (49 points). The gap with leader Al Hilal is only one point. Attention is focused on whether Ronaldo's return and the normalization of authority can capture both competitive performance and internal stability at the same time.
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