Steven Gerrard has won seven of his 21 games as Al-Ettifaq managerSteven Gerrard has signed a two-year contract extension to stay as head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq until 2027. Al-Ettifaq, who finished seventh last term, currently sit eighth in the table, 28 points behind leaders Al-Hilal.The announcement comes after England midfielder Jordan Henderson departed the club to join Dutch giants Ajax. In a statement Gerrard, who is reported to be one of the best-paid managers in the world on a salary of about £15m, said: “This is very pleasing for myself and my family and feels like recognition for a lot of hard work and commitment. “We had to put in place new infrastructure, like building a new training ground in phases and building a new stadium. But a lot has been achieved.” Henders… Click below to read the full story from BBC Sport
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Gerrard set to extend Al-Ettifaq contract to 2027
