Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq Reach Agreement to Sign Liverpool Captain Jordan Henderson

• Jordan Henderson has joined the bandwagon of Premier League players that are swapping Europe for the Middle East
• He was left out of Liverpool's squad for their first pre-season game against Karlsruher ahead of his move
• Henderson made a total of 492 appearances for the Reds during his 12-year spell with the club

English Premier League side Liverpool and Al-Ettifaq have reached an agreement in principle on a fee for Jordan Henderson.

After an illustrious 12-year stint at Anfield, in which he led the Reds to their long-awaited Premier League title, Henderson is set to embark on a new chapter in the Saudi Pro League.

Henderson to Etiffaq

Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano has reported that the 33-year-old midfielder agreed to terms on a three-year contract with Al-Ettifaq last week.

It has been rumoured that Henderson has been offered a substantial weekly wage of £700,000, highlighting the club's determination to secure his services, per GOAL.

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Henderson's move follows in the footsteps of other prominent Premier League players who have made the transition to Saudi Arabia.

Premier League Saudi influx

Henderson's Liverpool teammate, Roberto Firmino, Chelsea's Edouard Mendy and N'Golo Kante, as well as Wolves' Ruben Neves, have all paved the way for Premier League players seeking new challenges in the Saudi Pro League.

Notably, the Englishman will have the opportunity to reunite with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq. Gerrard, revered for his legendary playing career with Liverpool, will be assuming a technical role in the team's dugout.

Etiffaq's huge ambitions

Henderson's arrival further solidifies the club's ambition to reinforce their squad with experienced and accomplished players.

Ettifaq holds a significant place in Saudi Arabian football history, as they were the first Saudi team to claim an international title- the 1984 Arab Club Champions Cup.

Gerrard joins Saudi football revolution

Sports Brief also reported that former Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard is the latest star name to make the move to Saudi Arabia after signing a deal to become head coach of Al-Ettifaq.

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The 43-year-old has been out of the game since being sacked by Aston Villa in October.

Gerrard had previously said he had turned down an offer to head to the Gulf state but has now been lured by the riches on offer.