Al-Nassr have confirmed the departure of coach Stefan Pioli ahead of the Italian's expected return to Fiorentina. 

Pioli, who took charge of the Saudi Pro League side last September, leaves Al-Nassr after guiding them to a third-place finish in the league in 2024-25. 

The 59-year-old was previously the head coach of Fiorentina between 2017 and 2019 before joining Serie A rivals AC Milan. 

Pioli guided the Rossoneri to the top-flight title in 2021-22 before departing in May last year in search of a new challenge. 

He took the reins at Al-Nassr and oversaw 44 matches in all competitions, winning 28 (D9 L7) while averaging a win percentage of 62.79%, the best of his managerial career.

Al Nassr Club Company informs that Mr Pioli and his Staff are no more the acting coaching staff of the first team.

We would like to thank Mr Pioli and his staff for their dedicated work during the past season. pic.twitter.com/U4aMzNWbUp

— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) June 25, 2025

In a statement posted to X, Al-Nassr said: "Pioli and his staff are no more the acting coaching staff of the first team.

"We would like to thank Mr Pioli and his staff for their dedicated work during the past season."

Cristiano Ronaldo, who is out of contract with Al-Nassr at the end of this month but is expected to stay at the club, also sent a message to Pioli.

Ronaldo, the Saudi Pro League's top scorer last season with 25 goals, posted to X: "Grazie per tutto," which translates to "Thank you for everything".