The Saudi Arabia top-flight club, Al Ettifaq, has officially announced the appointment of Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard as a new manager. Al Ettifaq managed to convince the young football coach to take over the coaching role after previously saying he would not join the Dammam-based club.
The 43-year-old move is the latest in a number that have followed since Al Nassr signed Cristiano Ronaldo last December. Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema joined Al Ittihad in June.
Chelsea FC star N’Golo Kante, Ruben Neves from Wolves, Kalidou Koulibaly of Chelsea FC, Edouard Mendy and Marcelo Brozovic have also moved to the Saudi Arabian league.
Gerrard who led Rangers to their first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years in 2021 before leaving for Aston Villa is expected to excel in the growing league which is pushing alot of money to drag the best of players and managers on board.
“Where legends are found. We’re thrilled to announce Steven Gerrard is our new head coach,” Al Ettifaq wrote on Twitter on Monday.
Al Ettifaq, based in the city of Dammam, finished seventh in the top-tier Saudi Pro League last season.
