Still not ready for management? Chelsea legend John Terry set to join Steven Gerrard in Saudi Arabia by taking Al-Shabab sporting director role

• Terry on his way to Saudi Arabia
• Will become Al-Shabab's sporting director
• Refused managerial role at Al-Shabab

WHAT HAPPENED? After Gerrard, another former English football star Terry is all set to move to Saudi Arabia where he will take charge of Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab as their sporting director, according to Sports Zone.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Terry, who had formerly worked as an assistant manager at Aston Villa and Leeds United, is currently working at the Chelsea academy. The 42-year-old reportedly refused to accept a managerial role as he wanted to join the club on a short-term basis.

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WHAT NEXT? Al-Shabab are currently struggling at the bottom half of the league table with just eight points from their first seven games. They next face giants Al-Hilal in a Saudi Pro League clash on Friday.