Who are Steven Gerrard's new side Al-Ettifaq?
Daily MailWhen Steven Gerrard was sacked by Aston Villa last October after less than a year in the role, you would have got good odds on his next role being with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. Steven Gerrard was appointed as manager of Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq on Monday It is his first coaching role since being sacked by Aston Villa last October after less than a year Who are Al-Ettifaq? Gerrard's new side play in the Saudi Pro League and last season finished seventh in the 16-team division, 35 points behind champions Al-Ittihad - who have since strengthened by signing both N'Golo Kante and Karim Benzema. Gerrard is expected to have significant funds to bring in stars, with Alvaro Morata a top target He is also expected to target Jordan Henderson and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Meanwhile, Saudi's controversial sovereign Public Investment Fund announced last month they were taking control of four of the Pro League's biggest clubs Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli.
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Steven Gerrard reveals reasons behind move to Saudi Arabia
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Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard jumps on the Saudi Pro League bandwagon, takes charge of Al-Ettifaq
Firstpost
Steven Gerrard appointed as manager of Saudi club Al-Ettifaq
Hindustan TimesSaudi Arabia lures another soccer star as Steven Gerrard agrees to manage Al-Ettifaq
Associated Press
Saudi Pro-league side Al-Ettifaq announces Steven Gerrard as manager
The Hindu
Steven Gerrard CONFIRMED as new boss of Saudi side Al-Ettifaq
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