Jordan Henderson set to accept Saudi offer but Liverpool captain’s lack of morals will leave a sour taste.
When money talks, all of the morals that football players espouse that they stand by goes out of the window, and that certainly appears to be the case for Liverpool captain, Jordan Henderson.
With only a month to go until the start of the new Premier League season, and with the Reds already back in pre-season training, it appears that the England international is leaning towards accepting a move to the Saudi Pro League.
According to David Ornstein of The Athletic (subscription required), a decision from the player is expected imminently, which would then lead to talks between Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq and Liverpool.
The former Reds legend is believed to be the driving force behind trying to persuade the 33-year-old that his immediate future lies in the Saudi Pro League, where it’s believed Henderson will quadruple his wages.
According to Capology, he currently earns a not insignificant £140,000 per week.
Football fans question the player’s morals and whether he ever had any sincere support for the cause given that he has always been a voice for LGBTQ rights and, as the photo above shows, has been happy to wear a rainbow captain’s armband. He would be willing to move to a league that forbids homosexuality in exchange for the promise of riches beyond his wildest dreams.
In the big picture, the Premier League will now without a doubt realize that they have a fight on their hands to maintain their brand front and center over the coming seasons. For Jurgen Klopp, it’s a headache he can certainly do without.
