Steven Gerrard makes U-turn to become Al-Ettifaq head coach in Saudi Arabia

INA - SOURCES 

Steven Gerrard has been appointed as the new head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, the club have confirmed.

“Where legends are found. We’re thrilled to announce Steven Gerrard is our new head coach,” said the club in a post on Twitter.

The former Rangers and Aston Villa manager had recently distanced himself from the role but has seemingly had a change of heart. In June, Gerrard said he “received an invitation to look at a potential offer” but that he would not be going ahead.

Al-Ettifaq finished seventh in the table last season under Gerrard’s predecessor Antonio Cazorla and will be aiming to improve under the new appointment in a competition has increased in quality following the intervention of the country’s Public Investment Fund, which has taken over four clubs, not including Al-Ettifaq.