'Lost all respect' - Liverpool supporters react to Jordan Henderson interview
Liverpool supporters stand divided over Jordan Henderson's Liverpool exit to Al Ettifaq this summer.
The 33-year-old called time on his 12-year Anfield career at the end of July, handing in the captaincy to sign for Steven Gerrard's Saudi Pro League side in a deal worth £12m.
Believed to have penned a three-year contract worth £700,000 per week, this kind of staggering offer has been too much to resist for many footballers previously competing in major European competition. What makes Henderson's switch that much more poignant than others, however, was the hypocrisy that came with it.
The Gulf state is synonymous with a poor human rights record, especially with regards to homosexuality, which is outlawed. Henderson - a vocal supporter of the Premier League's Rainbow Laces campaign, the LGBTQ+ community and their fight against discrimination - was met with criticism from supporters groups such as Kop Outs upon his departure.
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He has since settled into his new surroundings as the captain of his new club, even going as far to endorse the Saudi Pro League via his social media channels.
Now upon his arrival in England to link up with Gareth Southgate's squad for their upcoming internationals, an interview with the Athletic saw the former Reds leader speak out on the transfer and his reasoning for the first time.
Playing time was a major factor that was outlined, refusing to go into detail about the intricacies of an honest conversation with Jurgen Klopp though suggesting his role in the Liverpool squad from this season onwards would have been
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