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BIRMINGHAM. — Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard says it is “very unfair” to call the club a stepping stone towards his dream of one day becoming Liverpool manager.
Gerrard left Scottish side Rangers to take over at the Midlands club after they sacked Dean Smith.
The 41-year-old has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal with Villa.
“I’m all-in and I will give this job everything that it needs for it to be a success. I’ll be 100% committed and so will my staff,” said Gerrard.
“[It’s] very unfair and you’ll never hear me saying it’s a stepping stone. For me, I’m really honoured and proud to be in this position.”
Gerrard will return to Anfield when his new side play Liverpool on 11 December and said Klopp had been in touch with him following his Villa appointment.
“He’s a great man and a great coach. I think Liverpool are very lucky to have him at the helm and I’m a Liverpool fan so long may that continue,” said Gerrard.
“He sent me a message and said he’s looking forward to a big hug on the side on 11 December so it’s something for me to look forward to.”
Villa are just two points above the relegation zone after picking up 10 points from 11 games and go into Gerrard’s first game in charge against Brighton on Saturday on the back of five consecutive league defeats.
“It has been a whirlwind,” Gerrard said. “It has been great to get on the grass with the players. We have had quite a few internationals away, I am looking forward to meeting the rest of them. — BBC Sport.
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