Steven Gerrard makes large Saudi signing as Liverpool legend tries to cease droop
Steven Gerrard has introduced former Bristol City and Charlton Athletic supervisor Dean Holden on board as his Al-Ettifaq assistant.
Liverpool legend Gerrard hasn’t had an pleasant begin to life within the Saudi Pro League this season. His aspect sit eighth, 28 factors adrift of desk toppers Al-Hilal, and he is received simply seven of his 21 matches in cost.
To make issues worse, marquee signing Jordan Henderson minimize his two-year keep brief to return to Europe and be part of Ajax, and Ian Foster left his teaching function to take over at Plymouth Argyle.
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Ettifaq have now resolved the latter, hiring Holden as Foster’s alternative. The 44-year-old has additionally had stints answerable for Oldham Athletic and Stoke City, the place he was caretaker boss.
He lasted simply six months in Bristol after a run of six successive defeats noticed him sacked with the membership thirteenth within the Championship. It wasn’t significantly better for him at League One Charlton, the place he stayed for simply eight months till being relieved of his duties again in August.
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The information of his arrival within the Middle East by posted on social media by switch guru Fabrizio Romano, with Holden jokingly replying with the Italian journalist’s trademark catchphrase: “Here we go!”
He acquired nicely needs from Soccer Saturday legend Chris Kamara, who replied: “All the best pal.” Holden then commented: “What a guy @chris_kammy [love heart emoji].”
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He and Gerrard will now be getting ready for the resumption of the Saudi season. They’ve been on a winter break since December and do not return to aggressive motion till February 15, after they journey to face Al-Khaleej.
In that point Gerrard has additionally signed a brand new two-year contract extension to tie him down till 2027. That deal is believed to have banked him a pay rise within the area of 25%, upping his wage to round £15million – making him one of many best-paid managers on the planet.
