While Al Nassr and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated another win in the Saudi Pro League, their manager, Luis Castro, spoke after the game and gave some news that made fans believe his departure could happen. If Castro leaves the club this summer, a dream scenario of Jose Mourinho coaching CR7 could happen, which would excite many fans. Castro revealed that he would not travel with the team in the next league game but did not give a reason. It was not about his health since he denied being sick. Castro said, "I do not want you to write otherwise and create a problem," to the press, who were laughing. It may seem like a joke, but many are wondering why he won't be present, some assuming he may think about leaving soon.
Luis Castro, with journalists after the end of the press conference and explains to them that he will not be present in the next match because he cannot travel and not because he is sick.
— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone) May 4, 2024
“laughing,”: I do not want you to write otherwise and create a problem.” pic.twitter.com/8rQqwz5lwf
Castro was appointed as the new head coach of the Al Nassr team last summer to replace Rudi Garcia. The Portuguese manager guided the team to win the Arab Club Champions Cup by beating Al Hilal 2-1 last August at the start of this season. Although he has guided the team to good results, the Saudi Pro League seems almost impossible as Al Hilal is first with 83 points, and Al Nassr is second with 74 points with four league games left.
Even though Castro doesn't want to leave Al Nassr, his health problems seem to be of concern to the club. Al Nassr released a statement a couple of weeks ago in regards to his health. It read, "Coach of the first team, Mr. Luis Castro, was advised by the doctor to refrain from physical activity for a few days following a minor medical procedure." Vitor Severinho, who is the assistant coach, was in charge of Al Nassr's 3-1 win against Al Fayha in the league a few weeks ago.
Jose Mourinho says a move to Saudi Arabia could happen
Jose Mourinho has rejected a move to the Saudi Pro League in the past, but since he was sacked by AS Roma earlier this year, the Portuguese coach is open to becoming a manager next season, where he is excited to go. When asked if he would coach a Saudi Pro League team in the future, Mourinho said, "Becoming coach of a Saudi Pro League club? If you ask me in the future… never say never.”
