Liverpool midfielder endured a tricky time at the Asian club and parted company today, avoiding the impending back-to-back sacking.

Steven Gerrard is set to leave his role as head coach of Saudi Arabian club Al Ettifaq. The 44-year-old had signed a new two-and-a-half-year deal at Al Ettifaq in January 2024 through to June 2027 but he is set to leave after one win in four matches since the season resumed following the winter break.

Former Liverpool and England midfielder Steven Gerrard has left his role as manager of Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia after 18 months in charge.

Steven Gerrard left his role as Al-Ettifaq coach by mutual consent on Thursday morning - he leaves Saudi Arabia a much wealthier man.

Steven Gerrard has left his post as manager of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq after 18 months with the team struggling in the bottom half of the table.

Steven Gerrard was one of the highest-paid managers in the world at Al-Ettifaq but admitted the move hasn't worked out as planned as his departure was confirmed

Gerrard has left Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq by ‘mutual consent’ after just 18 months, in what has been a humbling experience for one of the game’s greats

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has parted ways with Saudi club Al-Ettifaq by mutual consent after 18 months in charge

RIYADH (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) – Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has left his role as Saudi side Al-Ettifaq's coach by mutual consent after 18 months in charge, the club said on Thursday. Gerrard had been in charge since the summer of 2023 and a year ago signed a new deal to take him through to 2027.