Many people raised their eyebrows when Steven Gerrard accepted the offer to become Al Ettifaq’s manager. But the Englishman has done well in his job. His side currently sits in 7th place in the Saudi Pro League. He is also open to accepting the role of Saudi League Ambassador. But he has also faced a major setback after trying to secure a $36,000,000 Chelsea midfielder for his club.

The Saudi League is only going to get bigger day by day. Many soccer fans troll the players who make their move to the cash-rich league. But at the moment, the players are having their last laugh at the argument. The players are earning big money and the league is also doing well in terms of viewership and sponsorships.

Steven Gerrard faces a major roadblock after trying to lure Chelsea midfielder

The Saudi League decided to spend big money this summer on managers and players. The recruitment that brought attention from fans was Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard as Al Ettifaq’s manager. He also brought former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson. But it looks like he wants to sign big players again in the January transfer window. However, Steven Gerrard has faced a major setback, as a Chelsea midfielder has rejected a move to Saudi Arabia.

According to multiple reports, Chelsea midfielder Connor Gallagher has rejected a winter transfer move to Al Ettifaq. The report also claims that Steven Gerrard personally called Gallagher to convince him. But he has rejected a move as he wants to continue his stay in the European leagues. This is a major setback, as Steven Gerrard is enjoying his role in Saudi Arabia. He has also said that he would love to become the brand ambassador of the Saudi League.

The good thing for Connor Gallagher is that he is having a brilliant season with Chelsea. Mauricio Pochettino has also praised his qualities this season as a player. But the question now is: will the Saudi League become more and more tough for the players to reject because of the financial packages offered to them?

A move to the Saudi League will become tougher for the players to reject

The Saudi League is currently the best league for the players financially. The new signings this summer have big bonuses added to their contracts for more future income. It has also provided them with the best facilities. But the issue for some top players remains that they will give up playing in the Champions League until another opportunity in the future comes. The Saudi federation is trying its best to make the league as competitive as possible to bring in top money.

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But the talk of the top players joining the Saudi League for money overtook the effort. The Saudi League has started its women’s league streaming this season. Hence, top female players are also likely to arrive in the league. Cristiano Ronaldo has also praised the effort of the organizers to improve the league since his arrival. Saudi clubs will also now look to continue spending on more big players from Europe in the January transfer window.

Steven Gerrard asking to become the Saudi League brand ambassador in front of the media is not a PR move. This clearly shows that the league is already planning its long-term future. But the big question is, will the Saudi League survive and continue spending big money on transfers, or will it suffer big losses in a few years? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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