According to the most recent information about his future, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson’s probable transfer to Al Ettifaq may make substantial progress this weekend. Since joining the Reds in 2011, the 33-year-old midfielder has played a crucial role in the squad, overcoming early obstacles to establish himself as an essential member of the group. With Liverpool, Henderson has won various awards, including the Premier League and the Champions League.
Recent rumours, however, indicate that Henderson’s exit from Liverpool is now inevitable and that he has made it clear that he wants to join Steven Gerrard at Al Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia. The teams are currently concentrating on coming to a transfer price agreement.
According to Football Insider, Liverpool will complete Henderson’s departure this weekend, after a fruitful 12-year career at Anfield. Henderson agreed to a two-year contract with a third-year option as part of the agreement, which is estimated to be worth a total of £82 million. As a consequence, his income increased significantly to £700,000 per week.
Al Ettifaq is said to be hopeful that the transfer would go through quickly, and Liverpool, who is likely to collect a sum of about £10 million for their captain, who still has two years left on his contract, is anticipating that he will be sold.
Given Henderson’s lengthy affiliation with Liverpool, his likely exit from the team would be a huge development. Henderson is still an important player for both club and country despite a relatively below-average season and having passed his prime owing to age. He may have filled a position in the team akin to James Milner’s. Henderson, though, seems unsatisfied with such a position and has voiced a wish to depart, maybe because he feels undervalued as an important player.
Liverpool would love to keep Henderson on board but may need to earn back the support of the crowd. After a 12-year, adventurous, and remarkable run at Anfield, the possibility of his continuing at this stage looks remote, and it seems likely that he has played his last match for the team.