Steven Gerrard appointed supervisor of Saudi aspect Al-Ettifaq

Steven Gerrard has been appointed coach of Saudi aspect Al-Ettifaq, having beforehand determined in opposition to taking on the place, the Saudi Pro League membership mentioned on Monday.

The former Liverpool and England midfielder mentioned final month he wouldn’t be taking on a suggestion to hitch the group. However, the 43-year-old has had a change of coronary heart and turns into the newest huge title to hitch the rising league.

“Where legends are found. We’re thrilled to announce Steven Gerrard is our new head coach,” Al-Ettifaq wrote on Twitter.

هنا منبع الأساطير ❤️💚

يُسعدنا الإعلان عن التعاقد مع جيرارد كمدرب لنادي الاتفاق ✍️#جيرارد_اتفاقي pic.twitter.com/Q5e6HpzXLC

— نادي الاتفاق (@Ettifaq) July 3, 2023

The 43-year-old guided Rangers to their first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years in 2021 earlier than leaving for Aston Villa, the place he was sacked final October.

Gerrard’s transfer is the newest in a quantity which have adopted since Al-Nassr signed Cristiano Ronaldo final December. Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema joined Al-Ittihad in June.

Al-Ettifaq completed seventh within the top-tier Saudi Pro League final season.