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Michael Beale is poised to reunite with Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia, returning to his familiar role as an assistant manager at Al-Ettifaq after a turbulent period in his coaching career. Their professional partnership, which has spanned multiple clubs including Rangers, Aston Villa, and now the Saudi Pro League, continues to showcase their enduring working relationship.
Beale, who was recently dismissed from Sunderland after a brief and unsuccessful 12-game tenure, appears set to join Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq, a club currently languishing in 10th place in the Saudi Pro League. The move comes at a challenging time for Gerrard, who has faced significant fan criticism and potential pressure from the club’s leadership.
In a notable organizational shake-up, Al-Ettifaq has already removed two key staff members: former Rangers sporting director Mark Allen and assistant manager Dean Holden. Both departures were described as “mutual agreements” by the club’s board, led by chairman Samer Almisehal.
The club’s official statement emphasized their commitment to improving performance, expressing optimism about future prospects despite recent disappointments, including an unsuccessful exit from the King Cup. They have publicly reaffirmed their support for the technical staff while acknowledging the fans’ frustration.
According to reports, Beale’s appointment is considered imminent, with full agreement already in place. This move represents another chapter in Beale and Gerrard’s long-standing professional collaboration, which has seen them work together at multiple clubs in various capacities.
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