Ex-Milan coach Conceiçao linked with Al-Nassr after Spalletti refusal | OneFootball

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that ex-Milan coach Sergio Conceiçao is the leading candidate to take over at Al-Nassr after Luciano Spalletti rejected an €18m-a-year contract offer.

Ex-Italy and Napoli coach Spalletti has rejected an offer from Al-Nassr, according to Gazzetta.

Al-Nassr want Conceiçao after Spalletti’s refusal

REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – JUNE 9: Luciano Spalletti head coach of Italy gestures during the FIFA 2026 Qualifier between Italy and Moldova at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on June 09, 2025 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

The pink paper claims that Spalletti’s refusal prompted the Saudi side to offer the job to former Milan coach, Conceiçao.

The Portuguese tactician has just terminated a six-month spell at Milan, where he arrived in December 2024 to replace his compatriot Paulo Fonseca.

Conceiçao won the Supercoppa Italiana in his first two games with the Rossoneri, but failed to qualify for European competitions.

Al-Nassr links with Serie A and Italian coaches

Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates victory with his coach Stefano Pioli after winning the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Riyadh and Al-Nassr at Prince Faisal Bin Fahad on November 8, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

Massimiliano Allegri replaced Conceiçao at San Siro, signing a two-year deal.

Al-Nassr are looking for a new coach as their current manager, Stefano Pioli, has reached an agreement with Fiorentina and is awaiting release by the Saudi club.

The Italy national team sacked Spalletti after a 3-0 loss against Norway at the beginning of June.