Steven Gerrard brought numerous of his former Rangers colleagues to Al-Ettifaq after taking over at the Saudi club.
The former Ibrox boss reunited with Jordan Milson, Tom Culshaw, Andy Firth, Jim McAllister and Michael Beale in the Middle East.
Director of football Mark Allen was also temporarily back with Gerrard before being removed from his position at Ettifaq as well as Dean Holden leaving just months after coming in as No2.
تـرحيب 👋 اجتمـاع👥 تمـرين ⚽️ حصتنا التدريبية مع سعـد الشهري ✅#الاتفاق 💚❤️ | #جمهورنا_سندنا pic.twitter.com/V9KndEeKYJ
— نادي الاتفاق (@Ettifaq) January 30, 2025
Last month Gerrard left his post at Ettifaq and it appears some of his former Rangers colleagues have also departed the Saudi Pro League side.
While there has been no confirmation over staffing changes, there has been no sign of Michael Beale at the club since Gerrard's exit.
The coach was appointed as No2 in November but now seems to have left the Saudi club set up.
However, goalkeeping coach Firth was spotted in training at Ettifaq during new manager Saad Al-Shehri's first session with the club.
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Firth - who Gerrard signed for Rangers from Barrow -made just one appearance for the Ibrox club in his three seasons in Scotland.
He joined Connah's Quat Nomads after leaving Rangers in 2022 but then chose to make the move to Saudi in 2024 to become a coach at Al-Ettifaq.
Head of performance Milsom also appeared to be in attendance at the training session with him continuing in his role. Al Ettifaq remains his current post on LinkedIn.
It is unclear whether Culshaw and McAllister are still at the Saudi club after Gerrard's exit.
A statement confirmed Gerrard would leave the side read: "Ettifaq football club and Steven Gerrard have today mutually agreed to part company.
"The decision follows an amicable conclusion to the relationship with the manager."
Thank you Steven Gerrard🙏#Ettifaq💚❤️ pic.twitter.com/8TMWjOfNni
— Ettifaq Club (@Ettifaq_EN) January 30, 2025
Gerrard said: "I want to express my gratitude to the club, the players, the fans, and everyone involved for the opportunity and the support during my time here, especially the president, Mr. Samer, CEO Mr. Hamad and the head of football committee Mr. Hatim.
"I express my gratitude for mr. Samer and Mr. Hatim from the first day I was warmly welcomed, and I have enjoyed the chance to work in a new country with a different culture. So overall I have learnt a lot and it's been a positive experience personally and for my family as well.
"But football is unpredictable, and sometimes things don't go the way we want. However, I leave with great respect for the club and the country. I have no doubt that the work being done will bring success in the future, and I wish the team the very best for the rest of the season."
