Jordan Henderson is currently contemplating the possibility of ending his impressive 12-year career with Liverpool, as he weighs a tempting offer from Al-Ettifaq, Steven Gerrard’s new club based in Saudi Arabia. Al-Ettifaq is making a determined effort to secure the services of the Liverpool captain, who initially hesitated at the thought of leaving Anfield and moving to the Middle East with his family. However, the 33-year-old is now giving serious consideration to a two-year contract offer that would not only double his current weekly wage of £200,000 at Liverpool but also includes the option of a third year.
It’s worth noting that Liverpool has not yet received an official bid from the Saudi Arabian club, but it is expected to arrive soon, possibly within the next few days, if Henderson expresses his openness to the unexpected transfer. This week, the midfielder is likely to hold discussions with Jürgen Klopp regarding his prospects of regular playing time with Liverpool in the upcoming season. The outcome of these talks may play a pivotal role in Henderson’s decision-making process as he contemplates his future as the long-serving captain of the club.
Last season, Henderson made an impressive 43 appearances for Liverpool and still has two years left on his current contract. He remains an invaluable leader both on and off the pitch for Klopp, who has witnessed the departure of former vice-captain James Milner to Brighton during this summer transfer window. Additionally, Naby Keïta and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain have also left the club on free transfers.
Competition for places in Liverpool’s midfield has intensified with the arrivals of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, who were signed for £35m and £60m respectively. Currently, Klopp has nine midfielders at his disposal, and the successful transition of Trent Alexander-Arnold into a hybrid midfield role towards the end of last season, coupled with the impressive development of Curtis Jones and Stefan Bajcetic, has further enhanced the team’s midfield options.
Thiago Alcântara, along with Henderson, has also attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League. Klopp is also keeping an eye on Southampton’s defensive midfielder Roméo Lavia, a talented 19-year-old player who is valued at £50m by his current club, despite their relegation.
Another important factor that Henderson must take into account is the potential impact of a move to Saudi Arabia on his international career with England. Henderson played a crucial role for Gareth Southgate’s national team during the 2022 World Cup and may be hesitant to jeopardize his place in the squad before the upcoming European Championships in Germany next summer.
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