Alex Gerrard has been enjoying a life of luxury since Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard opted to take a job in the Middle East. The former Reds captain was named manager of Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq in July 2023 after previously being dismissed by Aston Villa. Having snapped up several notable players last summer, including former Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson , Gerrard extended his contract until 2027 at the turn of the year.
The iconic Liverpool midfielder signed a lavish deal with the Saudi Pro League Club and is reported to be earning £15million per year. While this makes him one of the best-paid coaches in the world , his family are not based in Saudi Arabia after turning down the offer of a house in the city of Damman. Instead, his wife Alex and their four children reside in Bahrain.
The Gulf nation is not too far from Damman, where Al-Ettifaq are based, and allows Alex Gerrard, nee Curran, and their family to live a glamorous lifestyle. The Gerrard family are reported to live in a luxury villa within the village of Hamala. Their house costs around £10,000-a-month, and is complete with a swimming pool and games room, and has members of Bahraini royalty nearby.
A model and fashion columnist, Curran and Gerrard began dating in 2002 and the couple married five years later. Since moving to the Middle East, it has previously been reported that the 41-year-old enjoys spending time at the Bahrain World Trade Center in Manama, which boasts luxury fashion brands, and wa.