Jordan Henderson DEFENDS his £700,000-per-week move to Saudi Arabia and claims it isn’t money-motivated… as he faces tough reception on return to England duty
DAILY MAIL SAYS Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has revealed why he left Anfield this summer – claiming his ‘value had shifted’ and wasn’t guaranteed regular minutes under Jurgen Klopp – but insisted joining Al-Ettifaq was not about the money.
The England midfielder signed for the Saudi Arabian outfit – managed by Reds legend Steven Gerrard – this summer and has received huge criticism over his move to the Middle East – where he is reportedly on eye-watering wages of £700,000-a-week.
But the 33-year-old has refuted claims around his pay package, as he set the record straight about his predicament at Liverpool that forced him to pursue a new challenge – saying it was vital he was playing regularly ahead of Euro 2024.
‘There were a few things that sent alarm bells ringing,’ he told the Athletic. ‘I’ve got a very good relationship with Jurgen. He was very honest with me.
