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.

The Liverpool great returns to England not only diminished, but reconsidered, without the prospect of a top level post

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

Steven Gerrard has left his position as head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq by mutual consent, the club confirmed.

Steven Gerrard explains resignation after leaving Al-Ettifaq by ‘mutual consent’ - The Liverpool legend was under pressure following a poor run of form in the Saudi Pro League

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A run of two wins and eight losses in 14 league games have left the club languishing in 12th place in the standings. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Ettifaq, and a resurgence as captain of Ajax for a year, Jordan Henderson is looking to return to one of Europe's top five leagues according to Fabrizio Romano.

Steven Gerrard has departed as head coach of Al Ettifaq by mutual consent and betting sites are already offering odds on his next destination. The former Liverpool and England midfielder joined the Saudi Arabian club in July 2023 and signed a two-year contract extension in January 2024,