Abdullah Al Majed Announces Departure as Al Nassr Chairman
RIYADH – Al Nassr chairman Abdullah Al Majed has officially announced that he will step down from his position at the end of his legal term, bringing his tenure at the club to a close.
In a farewell message addressed to Al Nassr supporters, Al Majed explained that his decision was driven by personal work commitments, making it difficult to continue in the role while giving the club the attention it deserves.
Reflecting on his time in charge, Al Majed described winning the Saudi Pro League title as the most memorable achievement of his tenure.
"I will never forget winning the toughest league."
He also thanked Al Nassr's fans, players, coaching staff and employees for their support throughout his presidency, expressing his pride in serving one of Saudi Arabia's biggest clubs.
Al Majed confirmed that, despite stepping down as chairman, he will remain a loyal supporter of Al Nassr and pledged his full support to the club's next leadership.
His departure comes as Al Nassr continue preparations for the 2026–27 season under new head coach Ange Postecoglou, with the club aiming to defend its Saudi Pro League title and compete for domestic and continental honours.
Mohammed Saleh
Editor-in-ChiefMohammed is a veteran Saudi sports journalist with over 12 years of experience covering the Saudi Pro League and the Saudi national team. Formerly a senior reporter at a leading Riyadh-based sports daily, he founded Saudi League Spotlight to bring professional, English-language coverage of Saudi football to a global audience. Mohammed oversees all editorial decisions and leads our league news coverage.
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