Jordan Henderson Leaves Liverpool in £12 Million Transfer
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was absent from the Reds’ Friday morning training session in Germany as he edges closer to a move to Saudi Arabia. The Reds have accepted a £12 million offer for the long-serving midfielder, who has been at the club since 2011.
Henderson missed Liverpool’s pre-season opener against Karlsruher on Wednesday night, with manager Jurgen Klopp revealing after the game that the omission was his decision. The Reds were 4-2 winners in their first summer friendly.
Friday morning’s training session was broadcast to supporters live on YouTube, with Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones both involved having returned from winning the Under-21 Euros with England earlier this month. The duo met back up with their teammates on Thursday, in what was a rare day off for the squad.
New signing Dominik Szoboszlai has revealed how the Reds have been doing triple sessions earlier in the week! The Reds will briefly return to Merseyside next week before heading out to Singapore for friendlies with Leicester and Bayern Munich as the competitive season edges closer.
Liverpool’s Latest Squad
Liverpool’s latest squad is made up of goalkeepers Alisson, Kelleher, Adrian, Pitaluga, Jaros and Mrozek; defenders Alexander-Arnold, Bradley, Van Dijk, Konate, Matip, Gomez, Phillips, Quansah, Robertson, Tsimikas and Scanlon; midfielders Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Thiago, Jones, Elliott, Bajcetic, Clark, Frauendorf and McConnell; and forwards Salah, Nunez, Diaz, Jota, Gakpo, Doak and Koumas.
Jordan Henderson’s Liverpool Legacy
Jordan Henderson joined Liverpool from Sunderland in 2011 and has gone on to become one of the most decorated players in the club’s history. He has won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup with the Reds, as well as two Premier League titles and an FA Cup.
The midfielder has also been named as Liverpool’s Player of the Year twice and was voted into the PFA Team of the Year in 2019. He has made over 350 appearances for Liverpool and scored 45 goals.
Henderson has also been an important leader for the Reds both on and off the pitch. He was appointed as club captain in 2015 and has been a key figure in helping to shape the culture of the club. He will be remembered fondly by Liverpool fans for his dedication and commitment to the team.
What Does This Mean for Liverpool?
The departure of Jordan Henderson will be a big loss for Liverpool. He has been a key part of the team for many years and his leadership qualities will be sorely missed. However, it is likely that Klopp will look to replace him with a new signing or promote one of the younger players in the squad.
The Reds have already signed Dominik Szoboszlai this summer and are reportedly interested in signing Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich. Both players would be excellent replacements for Henderson and could help to strengthen Liverpool’s midfield.
Conclusion
Jordan Henderson’s departure from Liverpool marks the end of an era for the Reds. The midfielder has been an important part of the team for many years and will be remembered fondly by fans for his dedication and commitment to the team. Klopp will now look to replace him with a new signing or promote one of the younger players in the squad.