Al Nassr begin the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season as defending champions, sitting top of the table on 86 points from last season's 34-game campaign, two points clear of Al Hilal. The club enters the new season under Australian coach Ange Postecoglou, with Cristiano Ronaldo continuing to lead the attack after officially marrying Georgina Rodriguez during the summer break. His return to Riyadh for pre-season preparations has now been confirmed, ending weeks of speculation about his availability.

Off the pitch, Al Nassr's transfer window has frustrated supporters. Portuguese midfielder Samo Costa is the only foreign signing so far, and fan anger is growing. Reports indicate the club is planning up to six further signings, both local and foreign, with AC Milan and France goalkeeper Mike Maignan emerging as a serious target. The situation is complicated by uncertainty surrounding Saudi goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi, whose contract standoff has dragged into the new season and is reportedly pushing the club toward seeking a replacement between the posts.

The club is also preparing internal restructuring, with foreign staff expected to be replaced by local leadership figures as the new season gets underway. Al Nassr face Al Fateh at Al-Awwal Park on August 15 in their first league match of the new campaign, before a King's Cup tie against Al-Diriyah on August 18. With Al Hilal just two points behind in the standings, the pressure to strengthen the squad quickly is real.