Jordan Henderson bids Liverpool farewell ahead of Al-Ettifaq move

• Jordan Henderson has played for Liverpool for the last 12 years being captain for the last 8 years
• Henderson is leaving the club for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq
• The midfielder has bided farewell to Liverpool fans in an emotional post

Liverpool captain, Jordan Henderson, is set to leave the club after 12 years to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq. The 33-year-old midfielder expressed his emotions on Instagram, stating that it’s challenging to put his time at Anfield into words and bid farewell to the club and its fans. Henderson shared a video from Liverpool’s dressing room, where he reflected on the honour of being the club’s captain and thanked the supporters for their unwavering backing throughout his career.

Jordan Henderson’s move to Al-Ettifaq, where he will reunite with former Liverpool teammate Steven Gerrard as the manager, has been in progress for some time. Recently, a video surfaced on social media showing Jordan Henderson training with his new club in Croatia. Although his transfer was widely discussed, Henderson travelled with Liverpool to their training camp in Germany 11 days ago. However, he did not participate in the friendlies as Al-Ettifaq’s initial offer of £12 million was accepted.

Jordan Henderson has played for Liverpool for the last 12 years captaining the team since 2015. The midfielder is set to join Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. | PHOTO: Goal |

Meanwhile, another Liverpool midfielder, Fabinho, is also on the verge of a move to Saudi Arabia, with Al-Ittihad having made a £40 million bid. Fabinho is waiting for the deal’s conclusion, which is expected to be finalized soon.

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Notably, Al-Ettifaq has already confirmed the signing of Scotland international Jack Hendry from Club Brugge, and there are rumours of former Celtic forward Moussa Dembele joining the club as well.

Jordan Henderson’s departure marks the end of an era at Liverpool, where he achieved immense success and won every major club honour during his tenure. As a highly respected figure, he leaves behind a legacy as a true Liverpool captain and will undoubtedly be missed by the fans and the club alike. The move to Al-Ettifaq offers him a new challenge and an opportunity to work with his former teammate Gerrard, adding an emotional aspect to this significant career transition for the English midfielder.