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- The 63-year-old Portuguese boss arrived at the Saudi Pro League side club in July 2023
- The club thanked ‘Luis and his staff for their dedicated work during the past 14 months, wishing them the best of luck for the future’
JEDDAH: Luis Castro has left Al-Nassr, the Saudi Pro League club said on Tuesday. The 63-year-old was appointed head coach in July 2023.
In a message posted on social media platform X, the club wrote: “Al-Nassr can announce that Head Coach Luis Castro has left the club. Everyone at Al-Nassr would like to thank Luis and his staff for their dedicated work during the past 14 months, wishing them the best of luck for the future.”
The duration of the Portuguese coach’s contract with Al-Nassr was not disclosed when he was appointed last year. His managerial career stretches back to 1998. He spent two seasons in charge of Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk, during which they recorded home and away wins over Real Madrid in the group stage of the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League. Immediately prior to joining Al-Nassr, he coached Brazilian side Botafogo.
Three games into the new season, Al-Nassr sit in seventh place in the league after a win and two draws. They finished last season runners-up to Al-Hilal.