Steven Gerrard set to become Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq manager

The Englishman had earlier rejected an offer from the Saudi club

Steven Gerrard is likely to return to managerial duties after agreeing on becoming Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq's manager. Aston Villa were the last team managed by the Liverpool legend.

According to reports, the former Liverpool player held talks with Al Ettifaq last month in Saudi Arabia. He turned down a chance to become their manager at their time.

However, discussions between the two parties began last week and the hierarchy at the club is confident about acquiring his services.

Gerrard made a couple of comments regarding the first approach made by the Saudi club. The 43-year-old said, "I was invited over there to look at a potential offer, which I did. "But, as we stand right now, I won't be taking that offer up."

The former Aston Villa manager will resume his duties for the first time since leaving the Premier League outfit in October. He spent three years at Scottish side Rangers. The Englishman led them to a Scottish Premiership title. Gerrard's struggled a bit during his spell at Villa.

Steven Gerrard was also linked with the vacant manager's post at Sheffield Wednesday. However, it looks like the 43-year-old manager is heading to Saudi Arabia. His new team will be playing against some of the players against whom Gerrard has played.

Al Ettifaq are not funded by the Public Investment Fund. They finished seventh in the Saudi Pro League and 35 points behind the eventual champions, Al-Ittihad. Steven Gerrard will have a huge task in hand as his new side will be facing some of the biggest players in the world.

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