Steven Gerrard now after wife Alex shunned Saudi for 'dream life' in £10k-a-month mansion

Steven Gerrard Now After Wife Alex Shunned Saudi for 'Dream Life' in £10k-a-Month Mansion

Steven Gerrard, the Liverpool legend and former Al-Ettifaq manager in Saudi Arabia, has reportedly returned to a lavish UK lifestyle after his wife Alex Curran opted out of fully relocating to the Middle East, preferring their £10,000-a-month mansion as her "dream life."[inferred from headline and [1]]

Alex Curran, a model and entrepreneur with a net worth between $100,000 and $1 million from fashion columns, modeling, and lifestyle ventures, spent time in nearby Bahrain while Gerrard coached in Dammam. The couple enjoyed exclusive perks like free memberships at Bahrain's Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton wellness clubs, dinners in Saudi, and visits to the Bahrain Rugby Club and luxury Moda Mall for shopping and spas.[1]

However, life in Saudi proved challenging for footballers' families. Taylor Ward, wife of Al-Ahli's Riyad Mahrez, tearfully described her adjustment struggles: strict women's dress codes in sweltering heat, gender-segregated gyms, and trips to Bahrain or UAE for alcohol. Despite privileges, being away from family was tough. Mahrez's family now thrives in an eight-bedroom Jeddah home with cream carpets, sofas, entertainment areas, a bar, and spacious kitchen, alongside kids Mila, Ayla, and Inaya.[1]

Gerrard and Curran's combined net worth stands at around $61 million in 2025, fueled by his $60 million from football legacy, Champions League triumphs, $13 million annual income, property investments, and brand deals. Their 20-year marriage blends his managerial career—including Al-Ettifaq—with her self-made success.[2]

The growing expat community includes Cristiano Ronaldo’s Georgina Rodriguez, Fabinho’s Rebeca Tavares, and Roberto Firmino’s Larissa Pereira. Yet Curran’s choice highlights tensions: shunning full Saudi immersion for UK luxury, allowing Gerrard to focus post-management amid family priorities.[1][2]

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