Former Real Madrid star Fernando Hierro is set to be reunited with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia as he is on the verge of joining Al-Nassr.

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• Hierro to leave Chivas for Al-Nassr
• Ex-defender will become sporting director
• Worked with Ronaldo at Real Madrid

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Hierro appears close to agreeing a deal to take over as sporting director, 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.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  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.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  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.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  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.

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