Former Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is reportedly in talks with Trabzonspor over the possibility of becoming their new manager. The 42-year-old was sacked by Aston Villa in October 2021 after less than a year in the job. Gerrard, along with Gary McAllister and current Rangers manager Michael Beale, left the Scottish club in November 2021 to take up the role at Villa Park. However, he departed following a run of six defeats in 11 matches, with Villa just one place above the Premier League’s relegation zone.
Despite his recent sacking, Gerrard has an impressive track record as a manager. He won the Premiership title in 2020/21 without losing a single league game with Rangers, earning 102 points and conceding just 13 goals all season. This month, he was linked with a shock move to French Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
Now, it seems that Gerrard is set for another club in a surprise switch. According to Turkish outlet Karar, the icon visited Istanbul earlier this week for dinner with Ertugrul Dogan, a man running to become president of Trabzonspor. The Turkish club is searching for a new boss after Abdullah Avcı quit following a 2-1 loss to bottom side Umraniyespor. They are currently sixth in the Turkish Super Lig and have won 11 of their 23 matches.
Dogan has reportedly promised to appoint Gerrard as manager if he wins the upcoming election. He is currently vice president of the club and also holds the role of chairman. Dogan is the favourite to win the presidential election, which means there is every chance Gerrard will be offered the job if these fresh reports are true.
If Gerrard does become Trabzonspor’s new manager, it will be interesting to see how he adapts to the Turkish Super Lig. The league is known for its physicality and competitiveness, and it will be a new challenge for Gerrard. However, he has proven himself as a successful manager in Scotland and could bring his winning mentality to Trabzonspor.
It remains to be seen whether Gerrard will accept the job offer if it is made. He may have other offers on the table, including a potential move to PSG. However, Trabzonspor could be an attractive option for Gerrard if he wants to continue his managerial career in Europe.
Overall, it’s clear that Steven Gerrard is a highly sought-after manager with a bright future ahead of him. Whether he ends up at Trabzonspor or another club, it’s clear that he has the talent and drive to succeed at the highest level of football management.