While Cristiano earns 200 million, the unexpected amount Steven Gerrard will earn in Saudi Arabia

Arabian soccer is once again taking away a reference in the world of soccer. Steven Gerrard is the new coach of Ettifaq Club. The Liverpool legend will now continue his career as a technical director, but in charge of a club in the Middle East where the amount he can get to receive is surprising. It is worth remembering that Stevie G has already worked for clubs like Rangers and Aston Villa, so his experience is important to enhance the club that bet on him.

However, his experience has not always been accompanied by great results. His career as a coach has not been very bright so far: three and a half seasons at Scottish club Rangers, winning the 20-21 Premiership; and two half seasons at Aston Villa, where he did not leave great memories.

Now, the Saudi club is looking to return to compete in the Saudi Pro League and to do so, it is taking Gerrard as its big bet for the summer of 2023. In a league where Cristiano Ronaldo earns almost 200 million dollars a year, it is surprising what an important coach like Steven Gerrard can earn and could give way to more coaches looking for this competition.

How much will Gerrard earn in Saudi Arabia?

According to The Guardian, Steven Gerrard earned a salary of 7 million euros per year during his time as manager of Aston Villa. Now, in Saudi Arabia, the manager is expected to earn close to double what he earned at a major Premier League club. In other words, an extremely significant amount for any coach.