Steven Gerrard left his role as Aston Villa manager back in 2023 to take charge of Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, with his wife Alex and their children choosing to live in Bahrain Since Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard took up a job in the Middle East, his wife Alex has been living a life of luxury. Gerrard , the former Reds captain, was appointed as the manager of Saudi Arabian team Al-Ettifaq in July 2023 after being let go by Aston Villa. He managed to secure several high-profile players last summer, including ex-Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson , and extended his contract until 2027 at the start of this year.
The legendary Liverpool midfielder signed a lucrative deal with the Saudi Pro League Club, reportedly earning £15 million per year, reports the Mirror . This makes him one of the highest-paid coaches globally, but his family chose not to live in Saudi Arabia despite being offered a house in Damman. Instead, his wife Alex and their four children are based in Bahrain.
The Gulf nation is conveniently located near Damman, where Al-Ettifaq is headquartered, allowing Alex Gerrard, formerly Curran, and their family to lead a glamorous lifestyle. The Gerrards are said to reside in a luxurious villa in the Hamala village. Their home, which costs about £10,000 per month, boasts a swimming pool and games room, and is situated near members of the Bahraini Royal family .
Former model and fashion columnist Curran and Gerrard started their relationship in 2002 and tied the knot fiv.