"We will miss him, without a shadow of a doubt" - Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reacts as Jordan Henderson completes Al-Ettifaq transfer
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has stated that the team will miss Jordan Henderson's presence after the midfielder completed a move to Al-Ettifaq.
On Thursday, July 27, Liverpool confirmed that Henderson completed a move to Saudi Arabia, bringing an end to his 12-year stay at the club. According to various reports, the Reds are set to receive £12 million plus add-ons for the midfielder.
The England midfielder is said to have signed a three-year deal with Al-Ettifaq, who are now coached by Steven Gerrard.
Following confirmation of Henderson's departure, Klopp stated that everyone at the club had time to digest the news as discussions over his move have been going on for a while now.
The German coach stated that the decision to leave Liverpool was a tough one for Henderson, who will be missed at the club going forward.
Since arriving at Anfield from Sunderland in 2011, Henderson made 492 appearances across all competitions, scoring 33 goals and bagging 61 assists. He has helped the Merseyside club win their first Premier League title in 30 years, while also captaining them to the FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and Club World Cup titles.
Even before his move to Al-Ettifaq was officially confirmed, Jorderson Henderson took to social media to bid an emotional goodbye to Liverpool and the fans.
In a video posted on Instagram, Henderson looked back on his eventful career with the Reds and expressed pride at captaining the club, along with the many titles they won together.
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Incidentally, Henderson was spotted training with Al-Ettifaq on Wednesday afternoon, a day before the move was made official.
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