Steven Gerrard Poised to Lead Al Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia's Pro League - Here's Why
Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is considering the Al Ettifaq manager role in Saudi Arabia's Pro League Talks have resumed after initially turning down the offer, and Gerrard is now open to taking on the position Stay updated with Sky Sports for more on Saudi Arabia's transfer strategy and follow the summer transfer window
Steven Gerrard is currently in discussions with Al Ettifaq, a club in the Saudi Pro-League, regarding a managerial position. According to a source, Gerrard is now likely to accept the role, and an official announcement could be made within the next few days.
The previous manager of Aston Villa and Rangers revealed recently that he had engaged in talks with a club from Saudi Arabia. However, he made it clear that he currently has no intention of accepting their offer.
During the last season, Al-Ettifaq secured the seventh position in the Saudi Pro League, which consisted of 16 teams.
The Saudi top flight has now been expanded to 18 teams for the new campaign, and will feature players such as Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante,alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
Analysis: Saudi Arabia's transfer strategy explained
Why is Saudi Arabia attracting some of the most notable football players in the world this summer? And should big European clubs be concerned about their spending power? Cristiano Ronaldo made a move to the Middle Eastern nation on a free transfer in 2023, while Karim Benzema, the Ballon d'Or winner, decided not to continue another season at Real Madrid and instead joined him in Saudi Arabia.
Sergio Ramos, Bernardo Silva, and Heung-Min Son are said to have received comparable offers, indicating that there is more to come from them. Continue reading for We News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol's analysis of this transfer market trend. Click here.
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Wondering which players will be switching clubs this summer before the transfer window shuts in England at 11pm on September 1 and midnight in Scotland?Stay informed about all the most recent transfer updates and rumors on our dedicated Transfer Centre blog available on We' digital platforms. Additionally, you can get caught up with the latest arrivals, departures, and analysis on We News.
