By Steven Gerrard, a former captain of Liverpool, is ready to accept a new management position with Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League, despite previously rejecting an approach from the team. A major accomplishment in Gerrard’s coaching career was the Scottish Premiership triumph Gerrard recently guided Rangers to. Though he only managed to win 13 of his 40 matches in charge, he was ultimately fired from his position at Aston Villa in October.
Conversations between Gerrard and Al Ettifaq have reportedly restarted, and the club is confident in reaching a deal with the illustrious Liverpool legend, according to The Athletic. Even though Gerrard had previously visited the Middle East and turned down their original offer, it appears that following fruitful conversations with top Al Ettifaq officials have rekindled his enthusiasm for the prospect.
Al Ettifaq, headquartered in Dammam, is not one of the four teams that the Saudi Public Investment Fund, owner of Newcastle United, just bought. High-profile players have recently joined the Saudi Pro League, coinciding with substantial investments in teams like Al Hilal, Al Ahli, and Al Ittihad. Players of the calibre of Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, Edouard Mendy, and Kalidou Koulibaly, as well as Bernardo Silva of Manchester City, have relocated to Saudi Arabia.
If Gerrard accepts the management position at Al Ettifaq, a new chapter in his career will begin, giving him the chance to establish himself in the fiercely competitive Saudi Pro League. While the specifics of the possible agreement and the duration of the contract have not been made public, the move may provide Gerrard with the chance to continue growing as a manager and further establish his name in the footballing community.
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