Abdullah Al-Majed has announced his departure as president of Al-Nassr, ending his two-season tenure at the Saudi club. His decision comes shortly after Al-Ahli president Khalid Al-Ghamdi stepped down to pursue candidacy for the Saudi Arabian Football Federation presidency.
Al-Majed confirmed his exit via social media, stating that his statutory term had concluded and he chose not to extend his position. Despite the change in leadership, the departing president expressed his commitment to the club's future, pledging to support whichever candidate the fanbase endorses for the vacant role.
Trophy Success and Symbolic Closure
During his tenure, Al-Majed oversaw one of Al-Nassr's most significant achievements in recent years. The club captured the Saudi Roshn League title after a seven-year drought, marking the conclusion of a frustratingly long trophy drought. In his statement, Al-Majed framed this accomplishment as the crowning moment of his presidency, describing it as "the hardest league title" and acknowledging the patience of supporters throughout the campaign.
His farewell message emphasized loyalty and collective effort, thanking the board of directors, technical and administrative staff, players, and various committees for their contributions. Al-Majed positioned his transition back to the supporter stands as a symbolic return to his roots as a fan, rather than a departure from the organization entirely.
Broader Institutional Changes
Al-Majed's resignation occurs within a larger restructuring of Saudi Arabia's top football clubs. Reports suggest the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which owns Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, and Al-Ittihad, is considering abolishing the presidential position at the umbrella institution covering these clubs. The ownership structure may shift significantly, with plans to put these elite clubs up for sale in the coming months, signaling a potential transformation in Saudi football governance and the commercial landscape of the Saudi Pro League.
The departure of two club presidents within hours underscores the concurrent transition affecting Saudi football's administrative hierarchy. As Al-Nassr seeks new leadership, the club faces the challenge of maintaining momentum from their league-winning campaign while navigating institutional uncertainty.
