The 33-year-old has been very much considering the Saudi Pro League offer, which would reunite him with former teammate Steven Gerrard. Henderson has now verbally accepted the transfer in principle, according to Fabrizio Romano and the contract has been signed. The player has even talked to manager Jurgen Klopp, who has given him the “green light” to go.
Henderson is under contract at Anfield until 2025 and the club will seek a transfer price for the player. The two teams will now negotiate the player’s price before allowing him to travel to Saudi Arabia.
Liverpool has already drawn up Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia as a possible replacement and is prepared to make an offer for the £50 million ($63 million) player. Furthermore, Fabinho has been linked with a move to the Middle East, with Al-Ittihad apparently planning a £40 million approach for the Brazilian.
Henderson appears to be on his way out of Anfield after 492 appearances for the Reds. After Steven Gerrard’s exit in 2015, he was named captain and led the club to Premier League and Champions League victories. However, his choice to play in Saudi Arabia upset some fans, with a Liverpool LGBTQ+ group being “appalled and concerned” over his decision to play in a nation where homosexuality is illegal.