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As Henderson flees Arabia and returns to Europe, Roberto Firmino's lesson to him

Hendo' has reportedly terminated his contract with Al-Ettifaq

By Charles Cornwall

Hendo' has reportedly terminated his contract with Al-Ettifaq
Hendo' has reportedly terminated his contract with Al-Ettifaq
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According to Sky Sports, the former Liverpool captain has reportedly reached an agreement with Al-Ettifaq to terminate his contract. In the summer, Jordan Henderson decided to call time on his Liverpool career and leave for Saudi Arabia. The 'Reds' captain, Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Club World Cup winner at Anfield and one of the icons of the LGTBIQ+ struggle in the UK, signed for his former teammate Steven Gerrard's Al Ettifaq.

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The 33-year-old English midfielder signed a two-season contract worth 36 million euros. "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 everything. You'll never walk alone'," Henderson confessed at the time. However, six months on, his Saudi adventure is about to come to an end. "There are serious talks with Henderson, but he still has a few things to sort out in Saudi Arabia. It's no secret that we could do with his signature." Ajax coach John van't Schip

According to Sky Sports, 'Hendo' has reportedly terminated his contract with Al-Ettifaq. The footballer would leave the club's training camp in Abu Dhabi and return to England in search of a new team, with Ajax the most interested in acquiring his services. Negotiations are already underway between the two. "There are serious talks but he still has to sort out a few things in Saudi Arabia. It's no secret that we could do with him," said Ajax coach John van 't Schip.

Firmino's lesson

According to information from Fabrizio Romano, Roberto Firmino, not planning to leave Al Ahli in the January transfer window despite recent reports. Very clear message from his camp: he’s set to stay at Al Ahli. No changes expected.


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