Jordan Henderson to Earn Far Lower Salary in Saudi Arabia Than Initially Claimed
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is set to move to Saudi Arabia after the club agreed an initial fee of £12 million with Al Ettifaq. Despite initial reports suggesting that he would be earning a life changing sum of £700,000 per week, it has now been revealed that the wages he will be receiving are far lower than initially claimed.
The confusion appears to have arisen due to the fact that the wages are tax free, and Henderson will actually be earning around £350,000 per week. This is still almost quadruple his current wages when taking into consideration the tax implications, and while it is almost half of the headline ‘£700k per week’ figure, it’s still a very significant increase in salary.
Henderson’s Liverpool Career
Jordan Henderson joined Liverpool in 2011 from Sunderland for a fee of £20 million. Since then, he has gone on to become an integral part of the team, captaining them to their first Premier League title in 30 years last season. He has also won the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup during his time at Anfield.
The 33-year-old has made over 300 appearances for the Reds and was named Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year in 2020. He has also been included in the PFA Team of the Year on three occasions and was voted as Liverpool’s Player of the Season in 2019/20.
Henderson’s Move to Saudi Arabia
Henderson was left out of Liverpool’s opening friendly against Karlsruher, a decision made by Jurgen Klopp after talks with the 33-year-old. He is now expected to leave the club’s pre-season training camp in Germany to complete his move to the Middle East.
The move comes after Henderson’s contract with Liverpool was due to expire in 2023. He will now be signing a three-year contract with Al Ettifaq, and while the wages he will be receiving are far lower than initially reported, they are still a significant increase on his current salary.
Conclusion
Jordan Henderson has been an integral part of Liverpool’s success over the past decade, and his move to Saudi Arabia marks the end of an era at Anfield. While the wages he will be receiving are far lower than initially reported, they are still a significant increase on his current salary and will no doubt provide him with a comfortable life in the Middle East.