Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is reportedly set to be appointed as the new manager of Al-Ettifaq.
Gerrard has been out of work since he was sacked by Aston Villa last October.
According to journalist Romain Molina, Gerrard has arrived in Saudi Arabia as he prepares to take the Al-Ettifaq job.
The 43-year-old was linked with the position at the weekend and it now appears that he is close to being appointed.
Al-Ettifaq finished in seventh place this season out of 16 teams.
Gerrard could become the latest big name to head to Saudi Arabia, with Cristiano Ronaldo having joined Al-Nassr in January.
Karim Benzema left Real Madrid for Al-Ittihad and he could be joined by Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante.
Al-Hilal attempted to sign Lionel Messi but the Paris Saint-Germain star elected to move to Inter Miami instead.
During his time at Villa Gerrard won 13, drew eight and lost 19 of his 40 matches in charge.
Prior to that he won the Scottish Premiership title with Rangers in the 2020-21 campaign.
Gerrard was recently linked with the Leicester job, with the Foxes looking for a new manager to replace Dean Smith following their relegation to the Championship.
The vast majority of Gerrard's playing career was spent at Liverpool, for whom he made over 700 appearances.
He returned to Liverpool to start his coaching career with the club's youth teams.
ziaacilmnu
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Turning from a successful player to a successful manager was never been easy. You got good name, highly praised by others and too much sky high hope on you, all these are pressure to you along the road to success. Hope you can stand all these, do what you are , show your character and earn all praises from both lovers and haters. All The Best, Steven, Go for it ! πͺπͺπͺ
well said
zakimaanka
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Gerrard ayaa shaqo laβaan ahaa tan iyo markii laga ceyriyay Aston Villa bishii October ee la soo dhaafay. Sida laga soo xigtay saxafiga Romain Molina, Gerrard waxa uu soo gaadhay Sacuudi Carabiya isagoo isku diyaarinaya inuu qabto shaqada Al-Ettifaq. Th
junior2501
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the war for football dominane has started
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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jealousy
There's nothing like jealousy, is Gerrard a big name coach? even you knows that he's not, don't be sentimental just because he's from Liverpool, he's just an upcoming coach not big Name at all
skychilee
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Turning from a successful player to a successful manager was never been easy. You got good name, highly praised by others and too much sky high hope on you, all these are pressure to you along the road to success. Hope you can stand all these, do what you are , show your character and earn all praises from both lovers and haters. All The Best, Steven, Go for it ! πͺπͺπͺ
kababdimpy
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they deserve to play ucl next season saud Arabia best league
Wahahaha give your head a wobble, they're in Asia and they're foooking shambles of a league with their oil money.
HMSD
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Gerrard should practice at Al-Ittifaq before becoming Liverpool manager π
Hihilmoptu
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All the best Steven G
Vazcdekp
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Mind you AF, when it comes to coaches Gerrard is not a Big
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jealousy
Wuabdluyz
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they deserve to play ucl next season saud Arabia best league
Bob_Rogers
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Sure he wasn't talking about club football?
sieaekmot
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good luck leqend
Lisiknopsz
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If we're not care Saudi league is aiming for the champions league next season who's seeing what I'm seeing
Neitsizozumvu
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I at first thought Al-Ettihadπππ
Governor8
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Good luck Skipper Gerrard
wusbmnrsz
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Gerrard belongs to Shitty league.
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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Mind you AF, when it comes to coaches Gerrard is not a Big
fudcelmpry
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Do they gave to put "Al-" in their name? Is it a law in Saudi league? π
al is simply the definite article in Arabic
Nemceksu
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All the best Steven G
kiociknu
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Do they gave to put "Al-" in their name? Is it a law in Saudi league? π
leceilmotu
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All the best Stevie-G I will closely follow your progress
Barca2024
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Okay maybe you can do something better in Asian champions league but pay respect to your others doing better job in Europe when doing analysis
Shmonny
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π£οΈβ Mbappe: βFootball is not as advanced in South America as it is in Europeβ¦β β REALITY: π World champions β Argentina π¦π· π U-20 World champions β Uruguay πΊπΎ π U-17 World champions β Brazil π§π· π Olympic champions β Brazil π§π· π₯π₯π₯±
Victorspurs
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Shouldnβt have left rangers Good luck man