Top Premier League Club Announces Appointment of Liverpool Legend As Head Coach

• Steven Gerrard will be in the dugout at the Villa Park following his appointment as manager of Premier League club Aston Villa
• The former Liverpool captain arrived London on Wednesday amid rumours, and now he has been officially unveiled
• Gerrard who joined Scottish club Rangers in 2018 won the league with the Glasgow giants last season

Aston Villa football club of England have announced the appointment of former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard as the new manager, BBC Sport reports.

The 41-year-old won the Scottish Premiership title last season with Rangers which attracted Villa to his capabilities and then they made a move.

Amid speculation over his future, Gerrard was sighted in London on Wednesday, as he has now taken the plum job, despite that Frank Lampard was reportedly interested as well.

Gerrard, who had a sparkling career with Liverpool and the English national team, joined Scottish side rangers in 2018. He earlier worked as an academy coach at Liverpool.

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Confirming the appointment, Gerrard said via the club 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.”

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Meanwhile, Frank Lampard's uncle and legendary manager Harry Redknapp revealed the Chelsea legend would be interested in taking over at Aston Villa should the opportunity arise.

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The Premier League has been marked with a string of sackings in recent weeks with Villa among the clubs who have shown their manager the door.

While Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is believed to be the favourite to succeed Dean Smith at Villa Park, it has emerged Lampard was also eyeing the job.

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Raheem Sterling has been linked with a move to the Camp Nou outfit after the Englishman says we would welcome a move out of the Etihad.

Xavi will be looking to add to his squad to help rebuild their poor start to the new campaign and Sterling would be an ideal player to fit into Barca's 4-3-3 formation.