Steven Gerrard has withdrawn from the running to become Rangers' next manager, opting to remain with his family in the Middle East.

Gerrard led Rangers to their first Scottish Premiership title since the club's liquidation in 2012.

And Philippe Clement's dismissal earlier this year, Gerrard was touted as a potential successor to the Belgian.



The Record reports that the 44-year-old is struggling to persuade his wife, Alex, to leave their plush residence in Bahrain.

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In 2023, Gerrard and his family relocated to the Middle East when he took up the managerial role at Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq.

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