Cristiano Ronaldo makes feelings on Stefano Pioli clear after Al-Nassr manager's departure for Fiorentina

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to Stefano Pioli after the Italian manager left Al-Nassr ahead of his expected appointment at Fiorentina.

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• Pioli leaves Al-Nassr for Fiorentina
• Ronaldo pays tribute
• Posts on Instagram

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Pioli departed Al-Nassr on Wednesday ahead of his move to the Serie A club, with the Saudi outfit thanking him for his "dedicated work" since taking over in 2024. Ronaldo followed with his own post shortly afterwards.

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  WHAT RONALDO SAID

  Ronaldo said "thanks for everything" with a prayer emoji on social media channels in reply to Al-Nassr's post confirming Pioli's departure, making it clear he valued the Italian's work at the club highly.

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Ronaldo scored 31 goals in 36 matches under Pioli, with Al-Nassr finishing third in the Saudi Pro League table. The club are now on the hunt for a new boss as they seek the 2025-26 title.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR PIOLI?

  Pioli's move to Fiorentina is expected to be confirmed shortly, sealing a return to Italy. Pioli won the 2021-22 Serie A title with AC Milan, but he will inherit a team that finished eighth in the table last season.