Cristiano Ronaldo finished the season with an impressive 28 goals, but the Portuguese superstar was unable to claim the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot after Mexico international Julian Quinones topped the scoring charts with 33 goals.

The 41-year-old also missed out on the league’s Player of the Season award, with the honour going instead to his Portugal teammate João Félix following an outstanding campaign.

Despite Ronaldo’s prolific season, Al-Nassr fell short in the race for major individual accolades, highlighting the fierce competition within the Saudi Pro League.

Attention has now shifted to the club’s future after a major managerial shake-up.

Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as Al-Nassr’s new head coach, replacing Jorge Jesus, who has left to take charge of the Portugal national team following Roberto Martinez’s departure.

Reports suggest Ronaldo played a significant role in backing Jesus’ appointment as Portugal coach, paving the way for Postecoglou to begin a new chapter in Riyadh.

The Australian manager is renowned for his attacking, high-intensity style of football, and one of the biggest talking points will be how he adapts that philosophy around a 41-year-old Ronaldo, who remains the focal point of Al-Nassr’s attack.

Postecoglou’s arrival has generated optimism among supporters, with Al-Nassr determined to end their long wait for continental success. The club has not lifted the AFC Champions League title since 1998 and hopes the new coach can finally deliver the elusive trophy.

With Ronaldo still chasing more silverware before the end of his legendary career, the coming season promises to be one of the most intriguing of the Saudi Pro League era.