Roberto Martínez and Al Nassr: The Current Situation

With Roberto Martínez's tenure as head coach of the National Team set to conclude after the World Cup, the Portuguese manager's name is once again being linked with Al Nassr, the Saudi Arabian club featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and João Félix. French radio station RMC Sport goes further, reporting that the Spaniard has initiated negotiations with the Saudi champions, though this information awaits confirmation.

The same source suggests that discussions began even before the start of the 2026 World Cup, as Martínez's contract with the Portuguese Football Federation nears its end. This news comes at a delicate time for the national squad, which opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against DR Congo.

A BOLA can confirm, for now, that the Spaniard is a desired target for Al Nassr. Their interest solidified shortly after Jorge Jesus's confirmed departure, with Jesus himself having been touted as a potential candidate for the National Team post-World Cup.

Should the move materialize, Roberto Martínez would return to club management, a role he hasn't held since his spell at Everton in the 2015/16 season, before taking charge of the Belgian national team. This would also present an opportunity for the Spanish coach to work daily with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Regarding Group K of the 2026 World Cup, which includes Portugal, Colombia has taken sole possession of the lead after defeating Uzbekistan in their opening match.