Daily Mail: Liverpool legend Gerrard takes charge of Saudi side Al Ittifaq
Legendary Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has taken charge of Saudi club Al Ittifaq. It is reported by the Daily Mail.
The specialist rejected the first offer of the Saudis, but they presented him with a second version of the contract, convincing him to move to Dammam. According to the publication, the team’s management promised the coach to equip the roster with star players.
Gerrard spent 17 years at Liverpool, winning the Champions League, Cup and two Super Cups of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) with the club. The midfielder is also known for playing for the American Los Angeles Galaxy and the England national team. As a coach, he led Aston Villa and the Scottish Rangers.
On December 30, 2022, Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo became the highest paid athlete in the world thanks to a move to Al Nasr. The striker’s contract is for two years. His salary at the club is 200 million euros per year.
Source: Lenta
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