Steven Gerrard might quickly be again in a managerial place, with one report claiming he’s “contemplating a suggestion” from Saudi Arabia.
It has been eight months since Gerrard left Aston Villa and he’s but to take up a brand new managerial job.
His return to soccer might come sooner quite than later, although, with Reuters reporting he “is contemplating a suggestion to turn into coach of Saudi membership Al-Ettifaq.”
In accordance with the report, the Liverpool legend “welcomed the thought, however requested for time to review the supply.”
It will be Gerrard’s third job first-team supervisor’s job, coming after a profitable spell at Rangers and significantly much less profitable spell at Aston Villa.
Al-Ettifaq completed seventh within the Saudi Professional League final season and the job on Gerrard’s fingers could be a troublesome one.
4 of their rivals in the identical league had been just lately taken over by the Saudi Public Funding Fund, who additionally successfully personal Newcastle.
If Gerrard had been to maneuver there, he would comply with a latest pattern in footballers being lured to the Center East by huge wages.
Karim Benzema is transferring to the Professional League to play towards Cristiano Ronaldo, whereas N’Golo Kante is about to affix them.
Lionel Messi opted towards a transfer there, as an alternative opting to signal for Inter Miami within the MLS.
The wages that Gerrard would obtain could be the largest think about any determination to maneuver.
The cash being paid there dwarfs even the largest wages in Europe – Benzema will reportedly earn over £3.3 million per week.
Whereas Gerrard wouldn’t be becoming a member of a membership owned by the state itself, it might nonetheless harm his status within the eyes of some supporters.
