Midfielder Jordan Henderson said farewell to Liverpool fans in a video posted on social media on Wednesday, confirming his departure from the club after 12 years ahead of a reported move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ettifaq.
The former Liverpool captain will join the Saudi Pro League after Al -Ettifaq paid a fee estimated at £13 million (AED 61.89 million), according to reports.
"It's hard to put these last 12 years into words and it's even harder to say goodbye," the 33-year-old wrote on his Instagram account.
"Thank you for everything. You'll never walk alone."
Henderson arrived at Anfield from Sunderland in 2011 and since then made 492 appearances with 33 goals and 61 assists in all competitions for the team.
The England international helped Juergen Klopp's side win their first Premier League title in 30 years in 2020. He also captained Liverpool to the FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup titles.
Henderson will reunite at Al-Ettifaq with former Liverpool teammate Steven Gerrard, who was appointed as a coach on a three-year contract earlier this month.
French striker Moussa Dembele has also joined Al-Ettifaq as a free agent following the expiry of his contract at Olympique Lyonnais, the Saudi Pro League club said on Wednesday.
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