Academy coach Jonathan Robinson has left Liverpool in an effort to be a part of Steven Gerrard’s workers at Al Ettifaq.
The 31-year-old brings a nine-year stint on Merseyside to an finish as he seeks out a brand new problem within the Saudi Professional League.
Robinson mentioned his farewells to workers at Kirkby final week and his appointment is anticipated to be confirmed by Al Ettifaq shortly.
He most lately served as Barry Lewtas‘ assistant coach with the membership’s U21s workforce however has held quite a lot of different roles since becoming a member of the Reds from Swansea Metropolis in 2014.
That included teaching the U16s and in addition serving as an analyst with the primary workforce for a short interval.
Robinson turns into the newest member of academy workers to be poached by Liverpool legend Gerrard following analyst Ray Shearwood.
Tommy Culshaw and Jordan Milsom, who each beforehand labored for the Reds, are additionally on his workers.
9 years of particular individuals, recollections that can final a lifetime and a membership like no different… Thankyou to all of the gamers, workers and everybody related to the membership for every little thing! YNWA ?? pic.twitter.com/WK32g9DRVN
— Jonathan Robinson (@jtrobbo92) November 13, 2023
Alluding to his resolution to depart on social media, Robinson wrote: “9 years of particular individuals, recollections that can final a lifetime and a membership like no different…
“Thankyou to all of the gamers, workers and everybody related to the membership for every little thing! YNWA.”
Gerrard took over as Al-Ettifaq supervisor in July, and was instrumental of their transfer to signal Jordan Henderson from Liverpool quickly after.
To this point, the 43-year-old has led his aspect into 15 video games, with seven wins, 4 attracts and 4 losses, sitting seventh within the 18-team Saudi Professional League.
Together with Henderson, Gerrard additionally counts Gini Wijnaldum as a part of his squad, whereas Al-Ettifaq accomplished offers for former Everton ahead Demarai Grey and ex-Celtic striker Moussa Dembele this 12 months too.
