Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is the most recent large identify to make the transfer to Saudi Arabia after signing a deal to turn into head coach of Al-Ettifaq.
The 43-year-old has returned to administration after being sacked by Aston Villa in October lower than a 12 months into the job after profitable simply two of their opening 12 Premier League video games.
“The place legends are discovered We’re thrilled to announce Steven Gerrard is our new head coach,” mentioned the membership in a publish on Twitter.
The place legends are discovered
We’re thrilled to announce Steven Gerrard is our new head coach #GerrardEttifaqi pic.twitter.com/hgeHl1Djnu
— Ettifaq Membership (@Ettifaq_EN) July 3, 2023
Gerrard, who beforehand led Rangers to the Scottish Premier League title in 2020-21 to safe his first managerial trophy, had been long-term goal for the Saudi membership however he revealed final month he had turned down an preliminary strategy.
“I used to be invited over there to take a look at a possible provide, which I did, and have been analysing that over the past couple of days. As we stand, proper now, I gained’t be taking that provide up,” Gerrard advised BT Sport on the Champions League ultimate.
Nevertheless, Al-Ettifaq, who completed seventh out of 16 golf equipment within the Saudi Professional League, maintained their curiosity and Gerrard has had a change of coronary heart.
