Steven Gerrard completes Aston Villa move
The 41-year old moves to the English Premier League after three-and-a-half years at Ibrox
Last updated 11th Nov 2021
Steven Gerrard has completed his move from Rangers to Aston Villa.
The 41-year old has been announced by the English Premier League side on a two-and-a-half year deal.
Gerrard helped Rangers win their first title in a decade last season as they went the full Premiership campaign unbeaten.
He told the Aston Villa official website: “Aston Villa is a club with a rich history and tradition in English football and I am immensely proud to become its new Head Coach.
“In my conversations with Nassef, Wes and the rest of the Board, it was apparent how ambitious their plans are for the club and I am looking forward to helping them achieve their aims.
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everybody associated with Glasgow Rangers for giving me the opportunity to manage such an iconic football club. Helping them secure a record-breaking 55th league title will always hold a special place in my heart. I would like to wish the players, staff and supporters the very best for the future.”
The Ibrox side have also released a statement where they thank Gerrard for his key role in their significant progress since his arrival.
Chairman, Douglas Park, told the club website: “I would firstly like to put on record my thanks to Steven for his outstanding efforts over the last three-and-a-half years at Rangers.
“He has provided us all with some unforgettable moments, not least his delivery of the Scottish Premiership title back to Ibrox last season having not lost a match in the entire league campaign.
“In European competition, he has restored the good name and credibility of our club on the continent and leaves us in a very healthy position on the pitch.”
Steven Gerrard's career
1st Liverpool Debut
Steven Gerrard made his first-team appearance for his boyhood club Liverpool on 29 November 1998, as a last-minute sub against Blackburn Rovers.
Winning the Champions League
Scoring 120 goals in 504 appearances for Liverpool, as well as earning over 100 caps for England, Gerrard became one of English football's most influential players.
In 17 seasons at Anfield, Gerrard won numerous domestic and European trophies including, most famously, the Champions League in 2005.
Joining LA Galaxy
Gerrard's final appearance for Liverpool came on 16 May 2015. He joined MLS club LA Galaxy for 18 months, where he brought his illustrious playing career to an end.
Managing Rangers
After returning to Liverpool as under-18 coach for the 2017-18 season, Gerrard joined Scottish Premiership Club Rangers as manager.
Gerrard won a league title for the first time last season, guiding Rangers to top spot as undefeated champions.
Aston Villa Head Coach
Steven Gerrard officially joins Aston Villa as head coach on 11 November 2021. He replaces former manager Dean Smith, who led Villa back to the Premier League in 2018.
It's Gerrard's first senior management role in England.