Discussions are intensifying in sports circles about the future of Portuguese Jorge Jesus, the head coach of the Saudi team Al-Nassr, with increasing speculation about the possibility of him taking over as coach of the Portuguese national football team after the 2026 World Cup.

Jesus' contract with Al-Nassr Club ends at the conclusion of the current season, and the club's management has not yet made a final decision regarding extending the contract or allowing the coach to pursue a new opportunity.

Press reports indicated that the Portuguese coach does not reject the idea of coaching his national team in the future, especially if an agreement to renew his contract with Al-Nassr is not reached in the coming period.

The same sources confirmed that there are no official negotiations currently between Jesus and the Portuguese Football Federation, despite his name being circulated among potential candidates for the position.

The list of candidates for coaching the Portuguese national team also includes other prominent names such as Sérgio Conceição, the coach of Al-Ittihad Saudi Club, along with Rúben Amorim and José Mourinho.

The issue of Jesus continuing with Al-Nassr remains linked to the team's results during the decisive phase of the season, especially in light of the competition for the league title and continental championships.

Expectations indicate that April could be crucial in determining the fate of the Portuguese coach with the capital team, whether he continues or embarks on a new coaching experience.

Al-Nassr tops the Saudi Roshn League standings with 64 points, having achieved 21 victories, one draw, and three losses since the beginning of the season.