Cristiano Ronaldo to link up with another Real Madrid legend at Al-Nassr with Fernando Hierro set to swap Liga MX for the Saudi Pro League

Hierro appears close to agreeing a deal to take over as sporting director, ESPN reports. The former Spain and Madrid player initially turned down the Saudi Pro League runners-up's approach, but they have managed to convince him to make the switch with a better offer.

Hierro's move to the Saudi club will see him reunite with Ronaldo. Hierro spent 14 years at Madrid as a player before leaving for Qatari club Al-Rayyan in 2003. After his retirement from playing, he joined the Spanish giants as an assistant coach during Ronaldo's successful spell at the club.

Hierro joined Mexican side Chivas as sporting director in October 2022 and will take up the same role at the Riyadh club. The Liga MX side have not been able to land a trophy since the former Bolton player's arrival, though they reached the Clausura final in 2023.

If Hierro joins Al-Nassr he will once again work with Portugal icon Ronaldo. He will be tasked with bringing in more star players to boost the club's hope of unseating Al-Hilal as Saudi champions next season.