Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to Stefano Pioli after the Italian manager left Al-Nassr ahead of his expected appointment at Fiorentina.
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- Pioli leaves Al-Nassr for Fiorentina
- Ronaldo pays tribute
- Posts on Instagram
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Pioli departed Al-Nassr on Wednesday ahead of his move to the Serie A club, with the Saudi outfit thanking him for his "dedicated work" since taking over in 2024. Ronaldo followed with his own post shortly afterwards.
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WHAT RONALDO SAID
Ronaldo said "thanks for everything" with a prayer emoji on social media channels in reply to Al-Nassr's post confirming Pioli's departure, making it clear he valued the Italian's work at the club highly.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Ronaldo scored 31 goals in 36 matches under Pioli, with Al-Nassr finishing third in the Saudi Pro League table. The club are now on the hunt for a new boss as they seek the 2025-26 title.
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WHAT NEXT FOR PIOLI?
Pioli's move to Fiorentina is expected to be confirmed shortly, sealing a return to Italy. Pioli won the 2021-22 Serie A title with AC Milan, but he will inherit a team that finished eighth in the table last season.
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