STEVEN GERRARD is reportedly set to pull out of the race to become the next Rangers boss.
The Liverpool legend was one of the front-runners to take over the reins at Ibrox alongside former Real Madrid assistant Davide Ancelotti and ex-Southampton boss Russell Martin.
Steven Gerrard and wife AlexGetty – Contributor
Gerrard was unveiled as Rangers manager in May 2018Getty
He clinched the Premiership title with Rangers in 2021Getty Images – Getty
But just hours after shareholder Dave King gave him his backing when he said he was the “obvious choice”, it looks like he’s dropping out of contention.
King felt Gerrard had “unfinished business” at Ibrox after leading the club to the Premiership title in 2021 before joining Aston Villa months later.
But according to the Daily Record, sources say Gerrard and his family have opted to stay in the Middle East for at least another year in what is being described as a “lifestyle” choice.
The report claims it’s not to do with a potential huge tax bill from working in Saudi Arabia as Al-Ettifaq boss as Gerrard is now exempt.
That would seemingly open the door to remaining contenders former Madrid assistant Davide Ancelotti, ex-Feyenoord boss Brian Priske and former Southampton boss Russell Martin.
It’s believed Rangers is Ancelotti’s number one choice, with news expected on that front in the next couple of days, but if things are dragged out longer the Gers could miss their window to land the Italian if that’s who they want.
Russell Martin is also expected to meet with club representatives this week to make a fresh pitch to become the next Rangers boss.
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