Former captain of Liverpool Steven Gerrard has said goodbye to Saudi side Al-Ettifaq after 18 months of being in- charge of the club. The separation with Al took place after a mutual consent with the Saudi Arabian side.
“Ettifaq Football Club and Steven Gerrard have mutually agreed to part company,” the club said in a statement on Thursday.
BBC sports revealed that Gerrard had been in- charge since the summer of 2023 and a year ago signed a new deal to take him through to 2027.
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.
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“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.”
