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REVEALED: Steven Gerrard is the 'fourth HIGHEST-paid manager in the world on £15.2m-a-year' after taking over at Saudi side Al-Ettifaq... but which three bosses are earning more?

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard's salary at Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq has been revealed at a staggering £15.2million a year.

The midfielder moved to the Saudi club despite previous agreements falling through, and has now signed a three-year deal with the Saudi Pro League club.

Gerrard is one of many high-profile players and managers to make the switch to the Middle East in recent months, with Saudi clubs offering eye-watering salaries to European stars since the £172m per year signing of Cristiano Ronaldo in January.

After short managerial spells at Scottish Premiership side Rangers and Premier League outfit Aston Villa, Gerrard's £300k a week salary at the Saudi side would have undoubtedly been a factor in his decision to move.