Steven Gerrard leaves Al Ettifaq after 18 months
Al Ettifaq confirmed that they had separated with manager Steven Gerrard with each other’s consent.
Gerrard moved to Saudi Arabia in July 2023 and signed a long -term extension of the contract In January 2024, but after completing his sixth last season, he failed to stop the poor form of a form that recorded the side collapsed to 12th place in the Saudi Pro league.
Gerrard’s frustration reports began to grow last week, and Al EtTifaq has now confirmed that they have reached an agreement on the former former Liverpool Midfielder contract.
“I want to express my gratitude to the club, the players, the fans and everyone involved in the opportunity and support during my time here, especially the president, Mr. Samer, the director of Mr. Hamad and the head of the Football Committee, Mr.,” Gerrard said.
“I express my gratitude to Mr. Samera and Mr. Hatima from the first day when I was warmly welcome and I enjoyed working in a new country with a different culture. So, as a whole, I learned a lot and that was a personal positive experience and for my family.
“But football is unpredictable, and sometimes things don’t go the way we want. However, I go with great respect for the club and the country, I have no doubt that the job that will do will bring success in the future, and I want the team best for the rest of the season.”
Gerrard’s first transfer The laundered window saw him joined by Jordan Henderson, whose own magic in Saudi Arabia lasted only six months before returning to Europe to join Ajax. Demarai Gray, Georginio Wijnaldum, Jack Hendry and Moussa Dembele remain in the books.