Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson bashed by LGBTQ supporters over his transfer to Saudi Pro League
The player who is a vocal LGBTQ supporter is being criticised for his move to Saudi where it is criminalised.
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Jordan Henderson is close to joining Saudi club Al-Ettifaq for a fee of £12 million. The player joined Liverpool in 2011 from Sunderland and was appointed captain of the club in 2015. Since then, he has won various trophies for the club, including the Premier League and the Champions League.
Henderson would join the list of European stars who have moved to the Saudi Pro League this season. Some of the other names are Riyad Mahrez, Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kante, and former teammate Roberto Firmino. However, Henderson’s transfer is being heavily criticized, unlike the other players.
Jordan Henderson has been one of the most vocal supporters of the LGBTQ+ community in the UK. He has been part of many campaigns, including the Rainbow Laces campaign in Euro 2021. His actions earned him huge plaudits from across the world, and he was nominated for the 2021 British LGBT Awards.
Now, all the groups that praised him before are furious with his decision to move to Saudi Arabia.
It is illegal to be part of the LGBTQ+ community in the country. Numerous atrocities have been committed against them. In a statement on Twitter an LGBTQ+ fan group in England said, “If the rumors are true, then that banner(created for Henderson) will be consigned to the depths of history, another tangible source of our disappointment in the struggle for acceptance within the game.” It remains to be seen how Henderson will react to all these allegations against him.
Liverpool target Marco Verratti as Jordan Henderson’s replacement
Recent reports suggest that Liverpool is expressing interest in signing Marco Verratti, the Italian midfielder from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Verratti is among their primary targets to strengthen their midfield. Liverpool has already spent approximately £95 million this summer on acquisitions like Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton and Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig.
The need for further midfield reinforcements has arisen as Jordan Henderson and Fabinho are reportedly set to secure moves to the Saudi Pro League, with combined deals worth around £50 million.According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Liverpool has now set its sights on Verratti as a potential solution to bolster their midfield options.
PSG are looking to rebuild their club this summer under new manager Luis Enrique, with many notable departures expected. Lionel Messi has already left the club, and Kylian Mbappe and Neymar are linked with departures too. Now, veteran midfielder Verratti could leave the club to join the Premier League and add another chapter to his storied career.
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