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27 Jul

Jordan Henderson Completes Move To Al Ettifaq

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Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has completed his move to Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq. The England international has reunited with Reds legend Steven Gerrard, who recently decided to take up Al Ettifaq's offer to become their new manager. 90min first revealed at the start of July that Gerrard wanted to bring in former teammate Henderson as one of his first signings. And Henderson has now put pen to paper on a contract with Al Ettifaq, bringing an end to his 12-year stay at Anfield. The midfielder posted a lengthy farewell message to fans on Wednesday and received his own…

13 Jul

Jordan Henderson Considering Steven Gerrard Reunion At Al Ettifaq

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Jordan Henderson is considering an approach from Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq over a move away from Liverpool this summer, 90min understands. Al Ettifaq have recently unveiled Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard as their new manager and the boss is now working to try and bolster his new squad to keep up with the wave of aggressive recruitment from across the Saudi Pro League. Gerrard is pushing to convince Henderson to make the move to Al Ettifaq and club officials have laid out their proposal for the 33-year-old Liverpool captain, who is understood to be considering the offer on the table.…

13 Jul

Sadio Mane Targeted By Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq

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Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane is a new target for Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq, who are managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, sources have told 90min. Mane, an Anfield icon in his own right, swapped Merseyside for Bavaria last summer following an incredibly successful six-year spell with the Reds. He was tipped to hit those same heights at the Allianz Arena, and while Bayern just about managed to win an 11th-successive Bundesliga title, Mane underperformed and found himself at the centre of controversy when he got into a fight with Leroy Sane towards the end of the season.…

04 Jul

Gerrard Named Manager Of Saudi Side Al-Ettifaq

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Former England and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has been named manager of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq. The 43-year-old had said in June he had been invited over to the country to “look at a potential offer” but that he would not be taking it up. Gerrard has been out of work since being sacked as Aston Villa manager in October last year. Al-Ettifaq were seventh in the 16-team Saudi Pro League last season, finishing 35 points behind champions Al-Ittihad. The Saudi club have not given any details about the length of Gerrard’s contract. The former England midfielder’s move to Saudi…

03 Jul

Steven Gerrard Appointed Manager Of Saudi Side Al Ettifaq

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Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq have the appointment of Steven Gerrard as their new manager. The former midfielder has been out of work since being sacked by Aston Villa in October 2022 with the club precariously placed above the relegation zone. His successor, Unai Emery, led them to a seventh-place finish, securing Europa Conference League football. Gerrard has since made sporadic appearances as a pundit on Channel 4 and BT Sport, and it was during one of those appearances that he revealed he had originally rejected a move to Saudi Arabia. 90min understands that Gerrard was hoping to secure…

20 Jun

Liverpool Legend Steven Gerrard Insists He Won’t Be Taking Al-Ettifaq Job After ‘Analysing’ Lucrative Offer From Saudi Club

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Steven Gerrard has insisted that he won't be accepting the top job at Al-Ettifaq after "analysing" the Saudi club's lucrative proposal. Al-Ettifaq approached Gerrard Liverpool legend declines offer from Saudi club Remains a free agent following Aston Villa sacking WHAT HAPPENED? The former Liverpool skipper continues to be a free agent after he was sacked by Premier League outfit Aston Villa last October following a string of poor results. Al-Ettifaq wanted to make the most of the opportunity and approached Gerrard to become their new manager. The former England international travelled to Saudi Arabia to discuss the details of the…