Al Ettifaq Club Hierarchy Affirms Belief in Steven Gerrard With Two-Year Contract Extension Despite Only One Win in Four Months
The rumors of Steven Gerrard’s demise have been greatly exaggerated, according to Al Ettifaq’s club hierarchy. Despite his struggles this season, the club announced a two-year contract extension with the former Rangers and Aston Villa manager.
In December, Gerrard talked at length about the need to invest in players in the January window. He cited his forwards’ lack of goals, saying, “You can find players in other teams who scored 13 goals. We have Moussa who scored 8, Gini scored 6, and the rest either scored one or two goals.” It sounds like the club’s hierarchy is on the same page with him with the mid-season contract extension, indicating that Gerrard will be part of the project as they look to support him in the transfer market.
Gerrard will have to set aside the relief and excitement of extending his contract and focus on getting the right reinforcements, especially in attack, where they’ve struggled all season. He’ll also need to replace his captain, Jordan Henderson, who terminated his contract with Al Ettifaq to join Ajax in the Eredivisie.
