Saudi Arabia lures another soccer star as Steven Gerrard agrees to manage Al-Ettifaq

Mon, Jul 3, 2023
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LIVERPOOL, England (AP) - Saudi Arabia has landed another soccer icon after Liverpool great Steven Gerrard was hired as manager of Al-Ettifaq on Monday.

The former England captain is the latest star name to be lured to the oil-rich kingdom as it embarks on an ever-expanding recruitment drive.

Gerrard, who has managed Scottish club Rangers and Premier League side Aston Villa since retiring as a player, follows another former Liverpool star, Robbie Fowler, who was hired by Al-Qadisiyah last week.

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"Here is the source of the legends," Al-Ettifaq tweeted. "We're thrilled to announce Steven Gerrard is our new head coach."

Gerrard hasn't managed a team since being fired by Villa last season when the club was just one place above the Premier League relegation zone.