STEVEN GERRARD waived £10million in order to avoid getting a relegation on his CV at Al-Ettifaq, claims the Saudi club’s head of football.
The Liverpool legend, 44, side by mutual consent in January.
Having joined in July 2023, departed with his side five points above the relegation zone, having won five of 17 matches this season.
Appearing on Saudi programme Our Club, Al-Ettifaq head of Hatim Al-Mashaal lifted the lid on Gerrard’s exit.
Al-Mashaal said: “Gerrard waived half of his contract with Al-Ettifaq, and the other part has been scheduled.
“He waived £10million because if the club had been relegated with him, it would have caused a crisis in his coaching career.
“So the agreement toleavewas a mutual one between the club and the coach.”;
Upon leaving his role, Gerrard was philosophical over his exit.
The former captain said at the time: “Football is unpredictable and sometimes things don’t go the way we want.
“However, I leave with great respect for the club and the country. I have no doubt that the work being done will bring success in the future and I wish the team the very best for the rest of the season.
“From the first day I was warmly welcomed and I have enjoyed the chance to work in a new country with a different culture.
“Overall I have learnt a lot and it’s been a positive experience personally and for my family as well.”;
Gerrard has been linked with a remarkable return to this summer.
The Ibrox side have been without a permanent manager since in February, with having acted as interim boss.
Rangers ended their title drought in 2021 under Gerrard’s guidance.
Later that year he quit to join .
