Steven Gerrard LEAVES Al-Ettifaq with club in relegation scrap after 18 months in charge on £15m-per-year deal
Steven Gerrard LEAVES Al-Ettifaq with club in relegation scrap after 18 months in charge on £15m-per-year deal
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Steven Gerrard has left Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq after 18 months in charge, the club has announced. Reports had emerged on Wednesday that Gerrard was in talks to leave his position, with the club five points above the relegation places. Al-Ettifaq, who had finished sixth last season, have won just one of their last 14 league games.
The Saudi Pro League side confirmed Gerrard's departure via a mutual agreement, with the former Liverpool star leaving his £15million per year role. In a statement, Gerrard said it had been a 'positive experience' for him and his family, but acknowledge the club's poor results this season.
'I want to express my gratitude to the club, the players, the fans, and everyone involved for the opportunity and the support during my time here, especially the president, Mr. Samer, CEO Mr. Hamad and the head of football committee Mr. Hatim,' Gerrard said.
'I express my gratitude for Mr. Samer and Mr. Hatim from the first day I was warmly welcomed, and I have enjoyed the chance to work in a new country with a different culture. ‘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.
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