Jordan Henderson confirmed his 12-year stint as a Liverpool player with an emotional video posted to his Instagram page yesterday.
According to The Athletic, the 33-year-old has decided to join Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ettifaq, where he will earn £700,000 per week. It is believed that the former Sunderland man sought clarity on his England future before moving to the Middle East.
The 77-cap midfielder may have decided to stay at Anfield if Gareth Southgate had not assured him that his Three Lions career would continue despite his move to the Gulf nation.
Henderson had two years left on his Liverpool contract, so his departure is a huge surprise, even if his game time this season was limited.
He’s someone who expects the best from himself and those around him, and Klopp’s squad has lost a lot of experience with the departures of both him and James Milner.
Fabinho has also been strongly linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, but according to The Athletic, the Brazilian international’s move may now be in jeopardy.
Our midfield is already looking very different from how it did last season, and we can expect more incomings (and outgoings) before the new season begins on August 13.
