Rangers have confirmed that manager Steven Gerrard has extended his contract until 2024. The 39-year-old’s original deal was due to expire in 2022 but the club have rewarded him for his excellent results during his eighteen months in charge.
Coincidentally, though, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp also signed a contract extension this morning, and remarkably his deal also runs until 2024. It didn’t take long for fans on Twitter to put two and two together:
Well how spooky ? Jurgen Klopp has just extended his Liverpool contract to exactly the same time. Just coincidental I'm sure ????
— cool wHip (@Plopdaddy1) December 13, 2019
Oh coincidence ? I think not. Good luck Stevie
— Main Man Mané ❄️?? (@SheikhSadio) December 13, 2019
Any coincidence thay klopp signed a new contract at Liverpool so Gerrard signs one now after knowing he can't have the Liverpool job till at least then
— Billy. (@billy_ray_91) December 13, 2019
Coincidentally, the same year that Klopp's contract expires at Anfield
— Keith Moran (@Keith_Moran) December 13, 2019
So, Jurgen Klopp Will be left Liverpool summer 2024.
— Sutarman (@Sutarman__) December 13, 2019
ends the same time as Klopps deal????
— Fents (@liverpool021) December 13, 2019
Gerrard and Klopps contracts finish in the same year…?
— stricky (@strickyfootball) December 13, 2019
Klopp and Gerrard both signing new deals till 2024 on the same day…… What a time indeed.
— Liam Jackson (@LesJacko01) December 13, 2019
Just a coincidence Klopp signed today until 2024? ?
— Gary mercer (@Garymv) December 13, 2019
Any coincidence thay klopp signed a new contract at Liverpool so Gerrard signs one now after knowing he can't have the Liverpool job till at least then
— Billy. (@billy_ray_91) December 13, 2019
Of course, planning a succession so far in advance would be foolhardy as results will determine how long both Gerrard and Klopp last at each of their respective clubs.
Gers supporters have always known that their manager wouldn’t be able to say no if the Reds job does come up, but they will be hoping for a league title or two before he eventually decides to leave Ibrox.
Rangers will be looking to make it 55 this season, and Gerrard’s side face Motherwell on Sunday as they look to chase down leaders Celtic.