'That's on me' - Jordan Henderson sorry for controversial Liverpool exit

Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson says he's sorry for any upset his move to the Saudi Pro League caused the LGBTQ+ community - but refused to label his departure from Anfield as a mistake.

The 33-year-old midfielder ended his illustrious 12-year stint at Anfield last summer to join Steven Gerrard at Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq. Henderson's move to a country which prohibits same-sex marriage sparked controversy due to the ex-Liverpool captain previously insisting he would stand "shoulder to shoulder" with those in the LGBTQ+ groups who are experiencing discrimination because of their sexuality.

Speaking in his first press conference since securing a return to Europe with Ajax earlier this week, Henderson said his morals remain the same as before his move to Saudi Arabia but again apologised to anyone who felt let down by his six-month stint in the Middle East.

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"Well, I think a lot of people would like me to sit here and criticise the Saudi Pro League and everything that went along with that," said Henderson. "That certainly isn't the case or something I'm going to do. I've got full respect for the league, Ettifaq and the people over there who made us feel welcome.

"But unfortunately these things in life sometimes just don't work out, in football and life in general. I made a decision as soon as I knew the option [to join Ajax] was there, the decision was that this was the best move for me and my family at this time. If anybody was offended or felt as though I'd upset them, that's on me. That was my decision and I apologise for that, that was