Gerrard exits Saudi Professional League after poor run of outcomes at Al Ettifaq

January 31 – After a dismal run of outcomes, former England and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has left his position as supervisor of Saudi membership Al Ettifaq by mutual consent.

Gerrard departs after 18 months in cost with  Al Ettifaq twelfth within the Saudi Professional League, simply 5 factors above the relegation zone after solely 5 wins this season.

Gerrard guided Al Ettifaq to a sixth-placed end in his first season however this marketing campaign the workforce have struggled after successful simply twice of their final 14 league video games.

He had signed a two-year contract extension in January 2024 that was attributable to maintain him on the membership till 2027 however now brings to an finish his third managerial job since retiring from enjoying in 2016.

“I wish to specific my gratitude to the membership, the gamers, the followers, and everybody concerned for the chance and the help throughout my time right here,” stated Gerrard.

“From the primary day, I used to be warmly welcomed, and I’ve loved the prospect to work in a brand new nation with a unique tradition. General, I’ve discovered quite a bit, and it’s been a optimistic expertise personally and for my household as nicely. However soccer is unpredictable, and generally issues don’t go the best way we would like.

“Nonetheless, I depart with nice respect for the membership and the nation. I’ve little doubt that the work being accomplished will convey success sooner or later, and I want the workforce the easiest for the remainder of the season.”

Membership president Samer Al Misheal stated: “Before everything, we prolong our honest gratitude to Steven for his dedication and onerous work throughout his time with the membership. Typically issues don’t go as deliberate, however the agency foundations he helped construct will assure a brilliant future in the long run.

“He modified the membership for the higher, and that can by no means be forgotten. This determination, made with mutual respect and in settlement, is in the perfect curiosity of each Steven and the membership as we transfer ahead.”

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