Steven Gerrard ‘dares to dream’ as former Rangers manager backs himself to pull off Saudi Arabia’s largest ever transfer
Ambitious Steven Gerrard maintains he remains unwavering in his pursuit of the most daring transfer in Saudi football history. Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo already plays in the Middle East, but in the opinion of many football fans, he ranks second only to the mercurial Lionel Messi on the list of the greatest players of the contemporary era. Al-Ettifaq Gerrard has his eyes locked on the Inter Miami star.
Gerrard, who has been linked with former Rangers standouts James Tavernier and Connor Goldson, is eager to add a marquee name to his squad ahead of the new Saudi Pro League season. The Liverpool icon wants more as he looks to improve on his sixth-place finish in his first season in charge. Gerrard told MBC Masr 2, ‘It’s a dream for me to have Messi at Al Ettifaq. He is an amazing player who would be a valuable asset to the club. I understand how difficult it is for him to relocate to Saudi Arabia, but there’s nothing wrong with dreaming.”
And Gerrard doubled down on his decision never to leave Anfield despite multiple offers from some of the biggest clubs on the planet. He added: “I had offers from Real Madrid and Chelsea, but my heart was always with Liverpool. I never regretted that decision. If I could go back in time, I would do the same.”
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