Steven Gerrard backs Jordan Henderson message as Liverpool skipper confirms exit

Jordan Henderson’s new boss Steven Gerrard left two love coronary heart emojis on the ex-Liverpool captain’s emotional Anfield farewell message after the pair had been lastly reunited at Al Ettifaq. The Saudi Arabian aspect have now accomplished the £12million acquisition of the England worldwide midfielder, who has already educated alongside his new team-mates.

Video footage surfaced on-line on Wednesday afternoon of Henderson in motion with Al Ettifaq on the grass in Croatia after finishing his shock switch to the Middle East.

While the clip – posted earlier than official bulletins from both membership – agitated some Liverpool supporters, they did lastly obtain readability on the deal just a few hours later when Henderson took to Instagram to ship a heartfelt goodbye message.

The video displayed clips of Henderson’s Reds journey whereas he narrated his Liverpool profession and shared his gratitude for every thing he skilled throughout his 12-year spell on Merseyside.

The submit was captioned: “It’s hard to put these last 12 years into words and it’s even harder to say goodbye. I will always be a Red. Until the day I die.

“Thank you for every thing. You’ll by no means stroll alone. Jordan.”

Somewhat fittingly, Gerrard was one of the first senior figures to comment as he issued his support for his new signing.

The pair played together at Anfield during the early parts of Henderson’s Liverpool career before Gerrard passed on the armband in 2015 following his move to LA Galaxy.

Henderson departs Anfield as a Liverpool legend with a reputation as one of the club’s most successful captains.

He lifted the Champions League, Premier League, Super Cup, Club World Cup, FA Cup, League Cup, Community Shield during his time as skipper and was a focal point in Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool juggernaut following the German’s appointment in October 2015.

The central midfielder was also part of the Liverpool squad that won the League Cup in 2012 under Sir Kenny Dalglish.

A host of Henderson’s former team-mates also shared their support following his departure, as Virgil van Dijk wrote: “Captain, chief, legend!”

Andy Robertson added: “Love you brother,” while Cody Gakpo posted: “Thankyou captain.”

England team-mate Declan Rice also posted: “Legend.”

Henderson is believed to have held talks with England boss Gareth Southgate earlier than sealing his transfer to Al Ettifaq.

It’s understood he has acquired assurances he’ll nonetheless be thought of for worldwide obligation transferring ahead, one thing that’s music to the ears of Henderson as he needs to proceed taking part in for the Three Lions.

The 33-year-old has made a whopping 492 appearances for the Reds, scoring 33 targets.

He has additionally made 431 appearances within the Premier League which incorporates his time with Sunderland previous to his switch to Anfield in 2011.