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Jordan Henderson agrees Al Ettifaq move with Liverpool set to discuss fee with Steven Gerrard’s side.
According to reports, Jordan Henderson has accepted an offer from Al Ettifaq, and Liverpool is now prepared to talk transfer fees with Steven Gerrard’s team.
The 33-year-old has given the Saudi Pro League club’s offer, which would allow him to play alongside former teammate Steven Gerrard, significant consideration.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Henderson has now verbally agreed the move in principle and the contract has been agreed. The player has even spoken to manager Jurgen Klopp and the coach has given him the “green light” to make the move.
Henderson is under contract with Liverpool through 2025, and they will seek a transfer price in exchange for the player. Before giving him permission to fly to Saudi Arabia, the two teams will now negotiate the player’s value.
Romeo Lavia of Southampton has already been identified by Liverpool as a potential replacement, and the club is prepared to make a proposal for the midfielder, who is valued at £50 million ($63 million).
Al-Ittihad are apparently preparing a £40 million deal for the Brazilian, and Fabinho has additionally been linked with a move to the Middle East.
After 492 appearances for Liverpool, it appears that Henderson will finally say goodbye to Anfield. After Steven Gerrard left in 2015, he was appointed captain and guided the team to Premier League and Champions League success.
A Liverpool LGBTQ+ organisation is “appalled and concerned” about his decision to play in a nation where homosexuality is prohibited, thus his transfer to Saudi Arabia has outraged some supporters.