Al Nassr are building real momentum at the start of the new season, and the early signs under new head coach Ange Postecoglou are encouraging. The reigning Saudi Pro League champions beat Al Diriyah 4-1 in the King Cup round of 32 on August 18, with Joao Felix grabbing a brace and Mohamed Simakan and Abdullah Al-Hamdan also on the scoresheet. That followed a 3-0 win over Al-Fath in the opening league fixture, a result that put them top of the Saudi Pro League table after one game. Seven goals scored across two matches, with Cristiano Ronaldo watching both from the stands, tells its own story about the squad's depth and collective quality.

Ronaldo's absence has been the biggest talking point around the club. The Portuguese captain hinted in recent comments that this season will be his last as a professional, adding a layer of uncertainty to Al Nassr's planning. Some observers have called on the club to move him to the AFC Champions League Elite squad and sign a new striker before the transfer window closes. His contract runs until June 2027, but the question of how central he remains to Postecoglou's plans is growing louder.

Off the pitch, a contract extension for Joao Felix is reportedly delayed, though not for financial reasons. The 26-year-old has been Al Nassr's standout player since joining from Chelsea last summer, and securing his future beyond 2027 will be a priority. Al Nassr visit Al Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League on August 21, a chance to extend their early lead at the top.