Steven Gerrard said a 'family feeling' at Saudi Arabian Pro league club Al-Ettifaq was one of the things that persuaded him to accept a coaching job with the side. The former England and Liverpool captain signed a three-year contract last week after previously saying he would not be taking up an offer to
Steven Gerrard said a"family feeling" at Saudi Arabian Pro league club Al-Ettifaq was one of the things that persuaded him to accept a coaching job with the side.
The 43-year-old Gerrard had a change of heart and has become the latest big name to join the Saudi league. "There are three things I always consider in order - it needs to be right for my family first and foremost. We have to be excited and motivated by the challenge," he said. The move is the latest in a number of high-profile deals since Al-Nassr signed Cristiano Ronaldo last December. Former Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema joined Al-Ittihad in June.
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