Liverpool academy coach Jonathan Robinson is leaving the club for a new venture.

The 31-year-old has spent the past nine seasons on Merseyside and within the club's coaching setup.

However, he is joining club legend Steven Gerrard's staff at Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League, reports This is Anfield.

Robinson has said his farewells to everyone at the club and will be officially signing in the coming days.

He most recently served as Under-21s boss Barry Lewtas' assistant coach.

Liverpool have seen ex-staff members Ray Shearwood, Tommy Culshaw and Jordan Milsom join Gerrard at Al Ettifaq.