WATCHING Steven Gerrard’s unveiling at Al-Ettifaq, no one could doubt his enthusiasm for the Saudi Pro League.
He’s only been out there a couple of days but is already speaking the language like a native.
“Mrhbaan, ana Steve Gerrard, ana Al-Ettifaq, see you soon,” he cheerily declared in his best scouse accent.
And why wouldn’t he be smiling when it’s being suggested that he is about to become the highest-paid manager in football history?
Nine months after being binned by Aston Villa, the former Liverpool and England captain is laughing all the way to the bank.