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Steven Gerrard has been appointed as head coach of Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ettifaq. It is the former Liverpool captain’s first job since he left Aston Villa last October.
Gerrard initially turned down an offer from Al Ettifaq after travelling to Saudi for talks last month. However, discussions resumed last week with the club officially confirming his appointment on Monday.
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”.
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