Steven Gerrard Leaves Saudi Pro League Side Al-Ettifaq

Last Updated:January 30, 2025, 18:16 IST

The 44-year-old Gerrard departs with the club 12th in the 18-team Saudi Pro League, having lost eight of their 17 matches.

Steven Gerrard parts ways with Al-Ettifaq after 18 months in charge (X)

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has left his role as Saudi side Al-Ettifaq’s coach by mutual consent after 18 months in charge, the club said on Thursday.

Gerrard had been in charge since the summer of 2023 and a year ago signed a new deal to take him through to 2027.

“Ettifaq football club and Steven Gerrard have mutually agreed to part company,” the club said in a statement.

Gerrard guided Rangers to their first Scottish title in 10 years in 2021 before leaving for Aston Villa, where he was sacked in October 2022, after which he joined Al-Ettifaq.

The Saudi side then confirmed Gerrard’s new deal to keep him there till 2027 in January of last year on the same evening when they announced Jordan Henderson’s contract at the club had been terminated by mutual consent, as the England international midfielder completed his move to Ajax.

Last season, Al-Ettifaq finished sixth but the 44-year-old departs with the club 12th in the 18-team Saudi Pro League, having lost eight of their 17 matches.

He has taken charge of 59 matches in all competitions, winning just 23.

“From the first day I was warmly welcomed and I have enjoyed the chance to work in a new country with a different culture,” said Gerrard.

“So overall I have learnt a lot and it’s been a positive experience personally and for my family as well.

“But football is unpredictable and sometimes things don’t go the way we want.”

(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – AFP)