Steven Gerrard is set to leave his role as Al Ettifaq manager after 18 months in charge of the Saudi Arabian club.
Sky Sports News understands Al Ettifaq and Gerrard are finalising the paperwork over his departure, with assistant Michael Beale also expected to leave the club.
Ex-Liverpool and England midfielder Gerrard, who joined Al Ettifaq in July 2023, signed a two-year contract extension in January 2024 that was due to keep him at the club until 2027.
But the 44-year-old is set to leave the role with Al Ettifaq sitting 12th in the 18-team Saudi Pro League, just five points above the relegation zone.
Al Ettifaq have won just five of their 17 league games this season under the ex-Rangers boss, most recently drawing 2-2 with second-bottom side Al Wehda FC.
Gerrard guided Al Ettifaq to a sixth-placed finish in his first season in charge but this campaign the team have struggled after winning just twice in their last 14 league games.
Al Ettifaq backed Gerrard's arrival with the signings of Jordan Henderson, Georginio Wijnaldum and Demarai Gray.
But ex-Liverpool captain Henderson departed the club to join Dutch giants Ajax after less than six months.
Now Gerrard is set to leave the club, bringing an end to his third managerial job since retiring from playing in 2016.
Gerrard guided Rangers to their first Scottish Premiership title in 10 years in 2021 and then became Aston Villa manager in November 2021, but was dismissed after just 13 wins from 40 games.
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