Al-Nassr ended the 2025/26 season by finally reclaiming the Saudi Pro League title after seven years without a crown.
Cristiano Ronaldo played a huge role in that success and once again led the club’s attack throughout the campaign.
The Portuguese forward scored 28 league goals and maintained his extraordinary standards despite turning 41 during the season.
He then took that form to North America for what he described as the final World Cup of his career.
Ronaldo scored three times during the tournament and became the first male player to score in six separate World Cups.
His performances once again highlighted the longevity that has defined the latter stages of his remarkable career.
Al-Nassr also entered the summer expecting another aggressive transfer window following the appointment of Ange Postecoglou.
The Saudi champions had planned further investment after adding several high-profile names during their title-winning campaign.
Instead, attention has shifted towards growing concerns over the club’s financial position ahead of the new season.
According to Al-Riyadiyah (via the Daily Mail), Al-Nassr are currently dealing with a serious liquidity shortage behind the scenes.
The report claims several first-team players received their June salaries through instalments rather than full payments.
Club officials are reportedly working to clear those outstanding balances in the coming weeks.
The financial issues have also brought the club’s transfer activity to a complete standstill.
Al-Nassr have yet to submit the financial documentation required to register new arrivals this summer.
That has already affected plans to recruit a replacement for Marcelo Brozović following his exit from the club.
The report adds that Al-Nassr cannot take on new contractual obligations until they prove their financial capacity to meet those commitments.
The situation presents an immediate challenge for Postecoglou as preparations continue for the defence of their league title.
With transfer plans frozen and uncertainty surrounding the club’s finances, Al-Nassr face an uneasy start to the new era under their new manager.
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