The terrible dilemma of Jordan Henderson and Liverpool

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By: Manu Tournoux

12 years of happiness, crossed by titles galore, and just marred by laborious beginnings, when Liverpool then struggled to find the path to success. Jordan Henderson accompanied the Reds in the heart of a prosperous period, and logic would like that to continue, with a contract until 2025. But here, Al-Ettifaq is forcing.

As reported by DailyMail, the Saudi club offers him to quadruple his salary at Liverpool, with more than 800,000 euros per week! An offer likely to make more than one player think, especially at 33 years old. According The Athleticthe midfielder would now be inclined to accept the proposal but he would like to speak with Jürgen Klopp first.

Increased competition at the Reds

His coach at the Reds wants to start a new cycle, and has already strengthened himself in the midfield with the arrivals of MacAllister and Szoboszlai. We can add Thiago Alcantara, Fabinho, Elliott, or even Bajcetic. The competition promises to be tough, which could also encourage Henderson to say yes to Al Ettifaq.

Especially since there, he would find the one he succeeded as captain of the Reds, Steven Gerrard. Appointed coach on July 3 after initially failing the Saudi club, Gerrard made Henderson his priority. Between Klopp and Gerrard, Henderson’s heart swings. His response is expected in the coming days.

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