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Steven Gerrard: Ex-Liverpool Midfielder Named Manager Of Saudi Pro League Al-Ettifaq1 min read
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Steven Gerrard won the Scottish Premiership with Rangers in 2020-21
Former England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has been named manager of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq.
The 43-year-old had said in June he had been invited over to the country to “look at a potential offer” but that he would not be taking it up.
“Without a doubt, Gerrard’s presence will be an addition and a quantum leap to our league,” said Khalid Al-Dabal, the club’s chairman.
Gerrard has signed a two-year contract with the Saudi club.
Al-Ettifaq were seventh in the 16-team Saudi Pro League last season, finishing 35 points behind champions Al-Ittihad.
Gerrard has been out of work since being sacked as Aston Villa manager in October last year.
The former England midfielder’s move to Saudi Arabia follows a summer of heavy investment by Pro League clubs as several top European players have joined Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo in the Middle East.