Steven Gerrard lands new job amid Rangers links as Liverpool legend set for return to football

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has taken a new role after five months out of football.

Gerrard left Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq by mutual consent in January after an 18-month spell at the club.

He has been linked with a surprise return to Rangers following the sacking of Philippe Clement, with ex-Gers midfielder Barry Ferguson currently in interim charge.

Ferguson will not stay in the post beyond the end of the season, however, with Gerrard, Davide Ancelotti and ex-Feyenoord head coach Brian Priske all reported to be contenders to take over.

In the meantime, Gerrard has accepted an offer from TNT Sports to appear on their coverage of Saturday's Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan.

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The former midfielder was famously the Liverpool captain when they won the 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul.

He is set to join a punditry line-up consisting of Owen Hargreaves, Rio Ferdinand and Karen Carney, with James Horncastle and Julien Laurens providing expert analysis of the two European clubs involved.

Ferdinand will be making his final appearance for TNT Sports after he announced on Wednesday that he would be leaving the broadcaster.

The Manchester United legend has worked with TNT since his retirement as a player in 2015, and has confirmed he will be focusing on other interests.

In a statement posted to Twitter, Ferdinand said: "After 10 incredible years, I have made the difficult decision to step away from TNT Sports after the Champions League final.

"We have a brilliant end to the season to look forward to on Saturday and for now all focus will be on what I think could go down as one of the great European finals.

"As I turn the page to the next chapter, I carry with me countless memories.

"I am excited about what the future holds, spending more time with my family, focusing on Rio Ferdinand Presents & my other business interests. I hope to stay connected with all of you in different capacities.

"Thank you once again for everything."