Steven Gerrard: Al-Ettifaq new boss rockets up to 4th in World's Highest-paid Managers

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard's salary at his new club in Saudi Arabia has been revealed.

The 43-year-old former England midfielder reportedly takes home staggering £15.2million a year at Al-Ettifaq, as per The Sun.

Gerrard moved to the Middle East this summer having turned down offers on several occasions.

However, the Anfield hero has now signed a three-year deal with Saudi Pro League club.

Steven Gerrard is one of several high-profile players and managers to move to the Middle East this summer, with Saudi clubs offering mouth-watering salaries to a number of European stars following the record-breaking £172m per year deal Cristiano Ronaldo signed with Al-Nassr earlier in January.

The former Aston Villa manager now sits as the fourth highest-paid manager in the world, just behind Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp at £16m, Pep Guardiola at £20m, and Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone with an incredible £30m.

Pulse Sports reported on the highest-paid football managers in the world, and Gerrard’s new salary has now seen him earn higher than 18 of the 20 managers in the Premier League.

Gerrard also earns higher than every single coach in the Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1.

After short managerial spells at Scottish Premiership club Rangers and Premier League side Aston Villa, Gerrard is now set to earn £300k weekly at his new club in Saudi Arabia.

Since joining the Saudi Pro League club, Gerrard has already overseen his first pre-season session as manager, ahead of their next friendly against Croatian side NZ Varazdin.

The former England midfielder was sacked by Premier League side Aston Villa at the start of the 2022-23 season, after winning just two of their opening 12 games. 

Gerrard who is one of the greatest midfielders of all time is also reportedly keen on bringing in his former teammate to his new club this summer, after reports emerged that Al-Ettifaq had agreed personal terms with Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson to join the club on an eye-catching £700,000-a-week deal.