All of the values that football players claim to uphold are abandoned when money talks, and Jordan Henderson, the captain of Liverpool, certainly seems to be an example of this.
It appears that the England international is leaning toward accepting a move to the Saudi Pro League with just one month until the start of the new Premier League season and with the Reds already back in preseason training.
A decision from the player is anticipated soon, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic (subscription required), which would then trigger negotiations between Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq and Liverpool.
The former Reds legend is thought to be the motivation behind efforts to persuade the 33-year-old that his immediate future is in the Saudi Pro League, where it is anticipated that Henderson will receive a pay increase of four times that of his current salary.
He presently makes a not insignificant £140,000 every week, according to Capology.
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.
