Jordan Henderson‘s decision to swap Liverpool for Saudi Arabia was met with widespread scrutiny and he has now explained the key reasons for his “exciting” change.
The Reds banked £12 million by letting their captain leave the club and Henderson himself has been compensated kindly for joining Al Ettifaq.
The move was unexpected but it was seen as a win-win for all parties, though, there has, rightly, been scrutiny directed Henderson’s way for a decision he has now looked to explain.
Henderson has linked back up with Steven Gerrard for his first season in charge in the Saudi Pro League, and while that was a “big reason” for making the move, the 33-year-old had other motivations too.
It’s exciting times, the project and something different is definitely a reason why I wanted to come here,” the former Reds skipper explained this week.
“Over the next few years, I’m sure it’ll grow and I want to be part of that.
