Jorge Jesus Leaves Al Nassr After Saudi Title, Rules Out Benfica Return

jorge jesus is leaving Al Nassr after winning the Saudi championship, and he has ruled out a return to Benfica. He said the Saudi title came in a very difficult championship, then made clear he will not continue in Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo and Semedo’s Al Nassr pitch

Jesus said he accepted the Al Nassr challenge when Cristiano Ronaldo and Semedo invited him, and he wanted only a one-year contract even though the first offer was for two years. He said he told Ronaldo: “vou-te ajudar a ser campeão e depois vou à minha vida”.

That single-season plan explains the exit now. Jesus has already said he will not stay in Saudi Arabia, and he tied that decision to a project built around winning quickly rather than settling in for a longer spell.

Benfica and Europe ruled out

He shut the door on Benfica with a blunt “Está fora de questão.” Jesus also said he does not think he will coach again in Brazil, adding “Penso que não.” and saying he only could coach Flamengo or the Brazil national team there.

His European options are limited in his view because “Nenhum clube na Europa tem capacidade para me pagar.” He said he may think about a future at Fenerbahçe, while also noting he has won titles in Portugal, Brazil, at Fenerbahçe and at Al Hilal.

Turkey, Brazil, and Pep Guardiola

Jesus said he will spend a few days of vacation in Portugal and may go to Brazil for a few days to see his friends. He also addressed the idea of Pep Guardiola replacing him at Al Nassr, saying: “Orgulho? Não... porquê? Ele é que tem de ter orgulho em me substituir a mim, não eu por ele.”

For now, the split leaves Al Nassr searching again after a title-winning run, while Jesus moves into a short pause before deciding whether Turkey, Brazil or another project is next. His own timeline is simple: leave after the championship, step away from Saudi Arabia, and look for the job that fits what he says he can still take on.