Steven Gerrard: Al Ettifaq manager finalising departure as manager of Saudi Pro League side

Steven Gerrard is set to leave his role as Al Ettifaq manager after 18 months in charge of the Saudi Arabian club.

 understands Al Ettifaq and Gerrard are finalising the paperwork over his departure, with assistant Michael Beale also expected to leave the club.

Gerrard, who joined Al Ettifaq in July 2023, signed a two-year contract extension in January 2024 that was due to keep him at the club until 2027.

But the 44-year-old is set to leave the role with Al Ettifaq sitting 12th in the Saudi Pro League, just five points above the relegation zone.

Al Ettifaq have won just five of their 17 league games this season under the ex-Rangers boss, most recently drawing 2-2 with second-bottom side Al Wehda FC.