Steven Gerrard leaning towards taking up Al Ettifaq manager role in Saudi Arabia's Pro League
Gerrard initially held talks with Al Ettifaq last month but turned down the offer; Sky Sports News understands talks have now resumed and Gerrard is open to taking the role; the former Liverpool captain has been out of work after being sacked by Aston Villa last year.
One source has told Sky Sports News that Gerrard is now leaning towards accepting the role with an announcement possible in the coming days.
Last month, the former Aston Villa and Rangers manager confirmed he had held discussions with a Saudi Arabian club but said: "As it stands right now, I won't be taking that offer up".
Al-Ettifaq finished seventh in the 16-team Saudi Pro League division last season.
The Saudi top flight has now been expanded to 18 teams for the new campaign, and will feature players such as Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
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In 2023 alone, Cristiano Ronaldo moved to the Middle Eastern nation on a free transfer, with Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema turning down another season at Real Madrid to join him in the country.
That is by no means the end of it with Sergio Ramos, Bernardo Silva and Heung-Min Son reportedly presented with similar offers.
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