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Four things that ‘ will definitely’ happen to Liverpool even after Roméo Lavia bid completed

Liverpool are reportedly working on a second offer for Roméo Lavia as a deal for the midfielder looks increasingly likely and could clarify some things at Anfield.

Liverpool are working to pull together a number of different things this summer, with Jürgen Klopp’s squad undergoing a number of changes on the pitch that need to be integrated as soon as possible.

Most of the changes took place in midfield. Six senior options will leave Liverpool from the end of last season as Fabinho is now following Jordan Henderson after the 33-year-old confirmed his departure, and Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai are the only ones out at the moment. Roméo Lavia could be another addition.

However, there are other things the Liverpool staff need to take care of. The offensive ranks are full in anticipation of more additions, but now there will be a battle for places and there are other big decisions to be made as well.

The pecking order of the attackers becomes clear

With Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo all fit and battling for places at the moment, Jurgen Klopp has a lot to think about as the new season approaches.

There won’t necessarily be a ‘first choice’ in the top three, but Liverpool will have to select players to face Chelsea on the opening day of the new season and some will have to go without.

All five strikers are unlikely to stay fit throughout the season and with the Europa League there will be plenty of minutes for everyone.

But it will be fascinating as the friendlies progress to see who emerges as the favourites, particularly for the congested number nine position where three of the five would like to be. New transfers are coming
Liverpool have admired Lavia for some time and Fabrizio Romano reports that a second offer worth $58m (£45m/€53m) including hammer price is to be made for him. ex-Manchester City star.

New transfers are coming

Liverpool have admired Lavia for some time and Fabrizio Romano reports that a second offer worth $58m (£45m/€53m) including hammer price is to be made for him. ex-Manchester City star.

Klopp has already confirmed that there are more signings on the horizon this summer and Lavia can’t be the only one. Alongside him, another midfielder is a must if both follow Fabinho Jordan Henderson out, while a defender would be a huge plus.

Joel Matip and Joe Gomez both remain uncertain and Liverpool could use another option on the left. However, it remains to be seen which player will be targeted, with the midfielder having immediate priority. The situation in midfield is clarified

Once the transfers roll in it will be interesting to see how Liverpool position themselves in midfield. A new defensive midfielder looks likely if Fabinho leaves, while Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai will have to fight to strip Curtis Jones after the way he finished last season. There is also Harvey Elliott.

As in attack, there won’t be a certain squad from the start to the end of the season, but Liverpool will need to find a first-choice squad. Only a limited number of positions will be stitched up for the first few weeks of the campaign, and those will likely be four in defense and in goal. Born in Preston, 19-year-old defender Luke Chambers is a young talent who looks like a prime loan candidate. The youngster impressed at Kilmarnock last season.

But others may also be potential candidates. Ben Doak impressed in pre-season but the question is how many minutes can he get at senior level for the Reds next season, and Bobby Clark also looks set to take the next step.

There’s good reason for all three of those young talents who follow Harvey Elliott’s path and move to the top of the league to go even further. All of these decisions will be made in the coming weeks.

July 27, 2023
As a transfer bid is being prepared, a Liverpool legend gives Romeo Lavia his verdict: “Seems like a lot of money.”.

Romeo Lavia of Southampton is anticipated to receive a second offer from Liverpool.

Steve Nicol believes that even though his former team Liverpool would have to spend a sizeable sum of money to acquire a player of Romeo Lavia’s age, they would be securing a vital piece of the team’s future.

The Lavia transfer saga has moved slowly throughout the summer, picking up steam this week amid reports of a rejected £37 million opening offer after briefly slowing down when speculation about the departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson surfaced.

According to the most recent information from Fabrizio Romano, a second formal bid worth approximately £42,5 million plus an additional £2,5 million is nearly ready. Chelsea are keeping an eye on the situation, and Jurgen Klopp hopes that it will be over soon.

While Henderson brings leadership skills and 12 years of knowledge about what it means to be a footballer at Anfield, the club would lose Fabinho as the final line of defense in front of the defense. In the end, Nicol believes that the Southampton player possesses qualities that will lessen the impact of both defeats.

“Yes, it does, it seems like a lot of money,” the Scotsman said on ESPN FC. It does seem like a lot of money for a man with little experience, but I’m confident that they have looked at the statistics, and I’m confident that every Liverpool-related person and his dog has repeatedly watched this player in person and on video.

“I’m confident that they have thoroughly investigated every aspect of his background, and this will determine whether they go above and beyond to bring him in.

“At 19 years old, you’re talking about another 10 years he could possibly spend at Liverpool if they think his game can improve from where it is now, which let’s be honest, a 19-year-old playing in the Premier League performing the way he did – I know it’s for Southampton, which is a different ball game to go into one of the giants in football – but as a 19-year-old the future looks great for him,” the author said. “.

Coincidentally, as part of the great Bob Paisley’s plan, Nicol came to Merseyside in 1981 when he was just 19 years old. He went on to win nine major awards during his 13-year tenure with the Reds, so as a parting message of hope, he told Lavia that he was living proof that a young player can advance after joining Liverpool.

“He can do everything, there’s a rawness to his game, and he runs with it a lot,” Nicol said. It depends on the scouting reports and the stats, but there was a 19-year-old Liverpool player in the distant past who frequently ran with the ball and didn’t fare too poorly. “.

You’re not going to namedrop?, retorted co-star and journalist Gab Marcotti.

The former Red had to say, “Oh sorry, that was me.

July 27, 2023
With two additional Liverpool transfers after Roméo Lavia, Jörg Schmadtke could complete the ideal window.

Roméo Lavia appears to be on the verge of joining Liverpool, but Jörg Schmadtke still has work to do before the club’s transfer activity is over.

The hiring of Jörg Schmadtke at Liverpool was met with some skepticism from some Liverpool fans. Despite his success at Wolfsburg, some of the team’s supporters gave him a low rating or even mocked him. However, after a thrilling summer thus far, Schmadtke should be changing people’s perceptions of the German. Roméo Lavia, a promising new hire, appears to be his most recent addition.

The Athletic reports that Liverpool is preparing a second offer for Lavia, and that the negotiations for the player have gone well, increasing the likelihood that the Belgian will sign with Anfield by the end of the summer.

Lavia, who is 19 years old, will join Southampton with an impressive résumé. In his first Premier League season, he won Southampton’s Player of the Year award, and Pep Guardiola, who was then coaching Manchester City, gave him his senior debut when he was just 17 years old.

However, Schmadtke should not consider Lavia’s arrival to be the end of the road. The Liverpool sporting director still has work to do with the transfer window still open and more than a month to go.

Schmadtke should ideally sign another midfielder considering that Jordan Henderson has now publicly announced his departure and that Fabinho might follow him to Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate for that position would be a ball-winner who can play at number six.

Lavia is a talented and exciting player, but the club would be unfair to use him as the only candidate to take Fabinho’s place. It would be much better if he were accompanied by someone who had a little more experience.

And Cheick Doucouré, the Player of the Year for Crystal Palace, seems like a wise choice in terms of the perfect fit. Manu Koné, in addition to him, might also be a good fit. Despite being injured, he is still worth betting on, especially since he is expected to return by the middle of August.

There is unquestionably a need for a left-sided center-back in the squad as well, away from the middle of the park. There needs to be a Virgil van Dijk backup for Liverpool because there is currently none.

Levi Colwill would unquestionably be the best fit in this position, but Liverpool may not be able to pull that off. In looking for alternatives, Schmadtke might find Slovakian international Dávid Hancko to be the best fit.

In terms of what Jürgen Klopp looks for in his center backs, he checks a lot of boxes because he is tall, imposing, relatively fast, and very skilled with the ball. Hancko was the subject of a more thorough profile by Liverpool . com, which you can read here.

The German may very well pull off a perfect transfer window for Liverpool if Lavia shows up, Schmadtke can sign one of Doucouré or Koné, plus Hancko.

This summer, the team needed to be strengthened while also being revitalized by younger players.
You could say Schmadtke’s goal was accomplished because Hancko, the oldest of the aforementioned potential Liverpool signings and those who actually signed, is 25 years old.

July 27, 2023
Report: A “devastating” player will join the Premier League; Liverpool was thinking about making a £30 million offer.

This summer, Liverpool has been one of the teams linked to Barcelona’s desire to sell midfielder Frank Kessie to the Premier League.

The Catalan giants intend to offload Kessie next week, and they anticipate that the English top division will be his final destination, according to Mundo Deportivo.

The Ivorian signed a four-year contract with a whopping €500 million buyout clause when he left AC Milan for Barcelona last summer on a free transfer.

Antonio Cassano, the club’s former striker, described Kessie’s time in Milan as “devastating,” but he hasn’t been able to match that performance in La Liga.

Kessie scored a last-second goal to beat Real Madrid in March, but he only made seven starts last year and that goal ended up being his only league goal for Barcelona.

According to the report, Barcelona will now try to offload Kessie and is hoping to get a fee from an English club, while Juventus is only interested in a loan deal.

The 26-year-old is rumored to be eager to establish himself in Spain, but if he were to transfer to the Premier League, he would only be interested in signing with a “Big Six” club.

This summer, Kessie has been heavily linked to a number of clubs, including Liverpool. According to a Daily Mail report from last month, Liverpool was considering making a £30 million offer to entice Kessie to Anfield.

Romeo Lavia appears to be a target for the Reds this week, but if Fabinho and Jordan Henderson are both able to sign with Saudi Arabia, the Reds may still look to add another midfielder.

Could Frank Kessie find his form again at Liverpool?

If Barcelona weren’t in such dire need of money, Frank Kessie, who was highly regarded while playing for AC Milan, might have a better chance.

Although Jurgen Klopp is the only manager who has a chance to restore him to form, Liverpool may try to capitalize on his impending departure.

Kessie could be a great addition for the Reds because of his 35 league goals over five years for AC Milan. The Reds need to add more experience to their new-look midfield.

Whether they will want to meet his £30 million asking price is another matter; if Lavia signs, their midfield recruitment spree could cost close to £150 million.

July 27, 2023
Liverpool seek urgent solution on Romeo Lavia move– personal terms agreed

Liverpool are set to return with a second offer for Romeo Lavia as they seek to quickly complete a deal for the Southampton midfielder.

This Is Anfield understands negotiations between the two clubs have continued as the Reds saw an opening offer of £37m rejected earlier this week.

And while they remain reluctant to meet Saints’ target price of £50million, there is optimism that a compromise can be found.

The personal terms have already been agreed with the player’s side, so agreeing to a fee is the main obstacle to any deal.

Liverpool are working quickly to achieve this goal and are trying to fend off interest from Chelsea and Arsenal. Moreover, they are running out of time to fully accommodate the 19-year-old before the start of the Premier League season.

Jurgen Klopp and his team will fly to Singapore on Thursday to continue their preparations for the new season.

During their stay in Asia, they meet Leicester City (Sunday) and Bayern Munich (next Wednesday) before returning to England for the last friendly of the summer against Darmstadt.

Despite his tender years, Lavia was Southampton’s standout player in his first season with the club after joining Manchester City for £14m last summer.

He made 29 Premier League appearances in the lower midfield and excelled despite the club’s relegation from the south coast.

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Fiorentina finally speak up about Sofyan Amrabat transfer as Man Utd and Liverpool pursue

Sofyan Amrabat played the key role in Morocco’s progress to the World Cup semi-finals and there is a lot of interest in the Premier League for Fiorentina’s fighting central midfielder

Fiorentina have denied reports that they have received an official offer from Manchester United for midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.

Amrabat, who came through at Utrecht when Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag was in charge, is being linked with a reunion with his former manager. However, United are not the only Premier League club linked with the Serie A star.

Liverpool are also in the game for the 26-year-old as they seek reinforcements having lost several midfielders of their own. Jordan Henderson and Fabinho both appear destined for the Saudi Pro League after others including James Milner departed, but Fiorentina have yet to receive a concrete offer for Amrabat.

“He [Amrabat] is also very attached to the team and to me too. We speak English and we talk almost every day,” Fiorentina general manager Joe Barone told Sky Sport Italia (via Metro). “At the moment nothing official has arrived, I told him to come here concentrated, because he is a Fiorentina player.

“He must have his head here and be ready for the start of the competition. Then if something happens we will evaluate it. We already have a very strong division in midfield.”

Fiorentina reached the Europa Conference League final last season, losing to West Ham, and will return to the competition this season. The Viola have already lost several members of last season’s squad, while a change in the Premier League with Fulham has also been speculated among those interested.

There are reports of renewed interest from Liverpool, despite the Reds already spending £100m on new midfielders this summer. Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister have both moved to Anfield, although the number of players leaving far outnumber new signings.

United, meanwhile, have budget considerations at stake following the landing of Mason Mount and Andre Onana. However, they were still able to raise money by selling fringe players amid interest in the likes of Scott McTominay and Fred.

Ten Hag has already shown a penchant for bringing in players he’s worked with in the past. The latest example is goalkeeper Onana, a star under the Dutchman at Ajax, who joined Inter after a successful spell in Italy.

“Manchester United have a long history of incredible goalkeeping and I will now give everything to create my legacy for years to come,”

said the Cameroon international following his move to Old Trafford. “I am thrilled with the opportunity to work with Erik ten Hag again and look forward to playing my part in the success I know he is determined to achieve at this great football club.”

July 26, 2023
Every word of Jordan Henderson’s farewell video to Liverpool

Jordan Henderson has posted a farewell message to fans online following his departure from Liverpool, a message he himself has confirmed. Here are every word.

The now former captain’s Instagram video was posted hours after he was first spotted training with Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq.

In his post, he reflected on the honor he experienced as an individual and as a team as Rosso, and thanked the fans for their support through good times and bad.

Without further ado, here are every word of his farewell message:

“I’m not sure I have words to sum up how I feel right now. It’s my last time in the dressing room, so as you can imagine, it’s very emotional,” Henderson began.

“But I kind of had to try to explain what the past 12 years have meant to me and my family.

“I vividly remember that night in June 2011 when I was super excited, but grew increasingly nervous as the move from Sunderland became a reality.

“It was tough to come from there, I have to be honest, my hometown, my club. But when Liverpool knock on the door, you don’t say no. “Driving through those old Melwood gates, meeting Damien (Comolli, ex director of football), this giddy feeling in my stomach, a little bit of awkwardness meeting Sir Kenny – it all felt like yesterday.

“When I look at the pictures now, I’m just a kid. Who could have imagined that evening how the next 12 years would unfold.

“I can’t lie, there have been difficult moments, really difficult. But when I look back on my career at Liverpool, I will always remember the good times. “And those good times, again, where do I start?

“Becoming captain of Liverpool Football Club has been one of the greatest honors of my life.

“From the day I received the armband, I’ve done everything I can to behave as a Liverpool captain should be.

“But Liverpool’s greatest accolades have not been personal, but collective.

“All of us, all of you. Together.

“Started in Madrid with number six, the most perfect evening. Actually probably my favorite night.

“You certainly saw it, but the emotions. It was impossible not to be emotional. “But when we got home, there were no words for this experience, you were everywhere. Literally everywhere, in trees, windows, on rooftops, on cars, streetlights and even scaffolding .

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for welcoming us so well. Not just once, but to do it again even after losing the Champions League final last year says a lot about the club and its fans.

“The best in the world. There can be no doubt, there is no doubt.

“And then when we brought No.19 home, we as players knew what the end of that wait meant for you. We knew how important it was to make Liverpool champions again.

“And that takes me further to Anfield. The most amazing place in the world to play football – how can anyone believe it’s not? “I am sad not to have the chance to play at the bigger Anfield but I know the impact it will have on opponents.

“I think what I want to say to you the most is simple: thank you.

“Thank you for allowing me to be part of your club, thank you for your support in good and bad times.

“Thank you for all the sacrifices and dedication you have made and will continue to make to follow us around the world.

“All I know is that I will always be red. Until the day I die.

“Thanks for everything, you will never walk alone. Jordan.”

July 26, 2023
Romeo Lavia latest as Jurgen Klopp wants deal before imminent ‘deadline

Liverpool are ready to make an improved offer for the Southampton midfielder, to avoid Chelsea’s interest and make it part of their pre-stuagional tours through Singapore

Liverpool is ready to make an improved offer for Romeo Lavia, with the hope of quickly completing an agreement for the midfielder.

Jurgen Klopp planns to renew his machine room this summer and has already signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. But with Fabinho and Jordan Henderson now the subject of offers from Saudi Arabia, this soon became a need.

Lavia, who designed for the Saints of Manchester City last summer, was a radiant star in the championship despite their relegation. And he played enough heads during his first superior campaign to ensure that his decrease in the second layer is short -lived. A number of clubs have been linked with the 19-year-old, with Chelsea also remaining firmly interested. However, Liverpool want to strike while the iron is hot and just two days after an opening offer was rejected they are set to return.

Athletic report that after rejecting an initial offer of £37m, the Reds are ready to put together a financial package that should bring them closer to Southampton’s £50m valuation. This will likely consist of several possible additions, with high confidence that a compromise can be reached.

And Klopp hopes that will happen sooner rather than later when his side fly to Singapore later this week. Liverpool are set to leave on Thursday and the Kop boss wants a deal to be finalized before then so the Belgium international can sit on the plane.

Southampton manager Russell Martin praised the youngster for his professionalism midweek after playing 45 minutes in Tuesday’s friendly against Bournemouth. “Given what’s going on, I thought it would be good for Romeo to play tonight and do all these things because he didn’t have the minutes the others had.

“You can ask for an update, but I can’t give you one because I don’t know. I’ll speak to (sporting director) Jason (Wilcox) now, but I’ve prepared for this game.”

Klopp and his players returned to Merseyside after a camp in Germany, where he insisted more deals would be finalized before the competition begins in less than a month. “There are so many things to do,” he told the club’s media team. “The transfer window is open. If my day had 28 hours right now it wouldn’t be a problem – I could easily fill them!

\”There are still three and a half weeks until the first game of the season. Before then there is still a lot to do, especially in terms of the transfer market. This is now clear. And it will happen. New players must enter. We will have a good team.”

Pending an official announcement, Henderson’s departure is already complete, with the former captain making the controversial decision despite a late appeal from the club’s LGBT+ fan group.

Fabinho is also expected to leave but his move to Al Ittihad fell through due to a delay in the process. Not all parties have completed the transfer yet, which could net the Reds around £40m when completed.

July 26, 2023
Chelsea now could sign £40m midfielder and Moises Caicedo this summer

Reports say Chelsea are looking to sign more than one midfielder this summer.

According to the Evening Standard, the Blues will be looking to add another target to their ranks besides Moises Caicedo if they close the deal for him.

Attempts to sign Caicedo so far have been well documented throughout the window, with a number of offers quickly rejected.

Brighton are believed to value the Ecuador international alongside Declan Rice, who recently moved to Arsenal for a British record fee.

Chelsea are less willing to pay that amount and are unwilling to include defender Levi Colwill in a potential deal. That brought things to a halt as the Blues are currently not offering a £100million transfer fee for the 21-year-old to cross the line.

Chelsea to buy two midfielders

However, he wouldn’t be the only target for a midfielder. They also remained interested in the additions of Gabri Veiga and Amadou Onana in the middle of the park.

Despite their quality, they reportedly tried to strengthen Caicedo with Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus.

The Dutch side’s valuation has been put at around £40m with the understanding that the player would be interested in a transfer if he is successful. The position certainly looks like it could use more than one addition, having already passed a number of first team options.

N’golo Kante, Mateo Kovaic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek have all left the club, while a new offer for Conor Gallagher is currently expected after the Blues turned down one from West Ham in the last 24 hours.

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Trevoh Chalobah makes Chelsea promise as Mauricio Pochettino faces £34.6m transfer dilemma

Trevoh Chalobah could establish himself as a key member of the Chelsea squad for years to come if he can impress Mauricio Pochettino in pre-season

Trevoh Chalobah believes he is ready for a Chelsea leadership role after Mauricio Pochettino handed him the captaincy in his debut match. The defender, who was recently heavily linked with a Stamford Bridge exit, guided a fledgling Blues side to a 5-0 victory over Wrexham.

Despite turning just 24 earlier this month, Chalobah was the oldest player in Chelsea’s starting lineup to enter Chapel Hill to face the League Two side. In an interview with the club’s official website, the Cobham graduate acknowledged his responsibility and insisted that he was ready to become a leader.

“It’s crazy how the years go by,” Chalobah said. “I’m in my third season and now I’m one of the oldest players in this young team.

“Having this responsibility is a good thing and it’s important to support young players and make sure they feel comfortable in the team. I know how you feel. I was in his shoes once.

With Pochettino keen to embark on an exciting project in west London, Chalobah claimed he can help the Argentine ‘set the benchmark’. The £34.6million-rated defender added: “I think it’s important that I help set standards.” “I know the club inside out and hope for the younger players I can be a leader and someone they feel comfortable talking to. But I’m also still young so there will be things I can learn from them too.”

“Being together like this is what we have to do this season. We will need everyone. The new players have settled in well.” That’s the nice thing about this group, everyone feels welcome.

“Making people feel comfortable off the pitch is one of the most important things. And when you go out on the pitch, you have that connection.”

Chalobah’s determination to step up and become a leader at Chelsea comes as Pochettino searches for a new captain following the departure of Cesar Azpilicueta. According to the Evening Standard, the 51-year-old will make a final decision on his new captaincy towards the end of pre-season once he has built a stronger relationship with his players.

But the former Tottenham manager already has some candidates in mind. The report indicates that Thiago Silva is a “clear leader” for the takeover which previously took the bracelet last season in the absence of Azpilicueta.

The evening standard has also described Kepa Arrizabalaga, Raheem Sterling and Reece James as other candidates for the role of the captain. After Wesley Fofana should miss a large part of the new season due to injuries, Chalobah has opened a path to force himself at the start of Chelsea and become a key actor.

July 26, 2023
Jordan Henderson confirms Liverpool move in an emotional social media message

The Reds captain is leaving the club after 12 years at Merseyside

Jordan Henderson has sent a heartfelt farewell message ahead of his move to Saudi club Al Ettifaq, which will end 12 years at Liverpool.

Henderson has been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks after interest from the team now managed by Steven Gerrard first surfaced. He left Liverpool’s training camp in Germany after negotiating a fee between the clubs and apparently went through all the procedures to complete the move to the Gulf state.

Footage of the midfielder training with his new team-mates this afternoon has even surfaced today, before any official announcements have been made.

However, Henderson has now taken to Instagram to bring an end to the saga and ultimately his time as a Liverpool player. “I’m not sure I have words to sum up how I’m feeling right now – I’m in the dressing room for the last time, so you can imagine it’s very emotional,” began the 33-year-old. “But I have to go some way to trying to explain what the last 12 years have meant to me and my family.

“I still remember that evening in June 2011 when I was extremely excited but then even more nervous when the move from Sunderland became a reality.

“It was difficult to leave there – my hometown, my club – but when Liverpool come knocking, you don’t say no.

“Driving through those old Melwood gates, meeting Damien [Comolli], my stomach is turning, a little embarrassed to meet Sir Kenny [Dalglish], it all feels like yesterday. I was just a child when I saw the footage at the time – who could have imagined that evening how the next 12 years would unfold?

“I can’t lie, there were tough times. Really tough times. But looking back on my career at Liverpool, those will always be the good times that I will remember.”

“The good times – where to start again? “Being captain of Liverpool Football Club has been one of the greatest honors of my life. From the day I was handed the armband, I did everything I could to act as a Liverpool captain. But the greatest honor to Liverpool has been.” It wasn’t personal, it was collective. All of us, all together.

“Starts in Madrid with number six, the most perfect evening. Probably my favorite evening actually. You saw, I’m sure, the emotion – it was impossible not to be excited. When we got home there were no words for that experience. You were everywhere, literally everywhere. On trees, windows, roofs, cars, lampposts and even scaffolding.

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for welcoming us so well. Not once, but to do it again even after losing the Champions League final says a lot about the club and its fans. They are the best in the world. – There is no doubt, there is no doubt.

“Then when we brought home number 19, we as players knew what it meant for you to end that wait. We knew how important it was to make champions of the game again. Liverpool.” “That brings me to Anfield, the most special place in the world to play football, what else could you think of?

“I’m sad not to have the chance to play at a bigger Anfield but I know the impact it will have on the opposition.”

Henderson finally concluded his short but sweet note to the club’s supporters with a series of thanks.

“I think what I really want to say to you is just thank you. Thank you for letting me be a part of your club. Thank you for your support through good times and bad. We thank you for all the sacrifices and commitments and will continue to follow us around the world.

“All I know is that I will always be red until I die. Thank you for everything, you will never walk alone. Jordan.”

July 26, 2023
In advance of an anticipated transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq, Jordan Henderson has announced his departure from Liverpool after 12 years.

The 33-year-old midfielder is reportedly close to agreeing to a £12 million plus add-ons transfer to the Saudi Pro League.

Henderson wrote: “Just know, I will always be a Red, until the day I die,” in a post to his Instagram account. “.

In 2020, Henderson led Liverpool to their first Premier League championship in 30 years.

During his time on Merseyside, the England international also won the Champions League, FA Cup, two League Cups, Uefa Super Cup, and Fifa Club World Cup.

Henderson will reunite with former Liverpool captain and teammate Steven Gerrard, who currently serves as Al-Ettifaq’s manager.

He made 492 appearances for the Reds, appearing in 33 goals and registering 57 assists during his time there. He joined the Reds from Sunderland in a £20 million deal in June 2011.

“I’m not sure I have any words to sum up how I’m feeling right now,” Henderson said in the video that was filmed at Anfield.

“As you can imagine, I’m in the dressing room for the last time, so it’s very emotional. “.

When Liverpool come knocking, Henderson said, “you don’t say no,” even though it was difficult to leave his boyhood club Sunderland more than ten years ago.

There have been difficult times, he continued, “I can’t lie. The good times are what I will always remember, though, when I reflect on my time at Liverpool.

“Being named captain of the Liverpool Football Club was one of the greatest honors of my life. I made every effort to conduct myself in a manner befitting a Liverpool captain as soon as the armband was passed to me.

“But the biggest accolades at Liverpool weren’t individual; they were shared by all of you and me. “.

Henderson cited the 2019 Champions League final in Madrid, where they defeated Tottenham to win the club’s sixth trophy overall, as his “favorite night,” adding that there are “no words” to adequately describe the fan support during the parade through the city.

He added, “There can be no doubt, there is no doubt,” after describing the supporters as “the best in the world.”.

Liverpool is getting ready to fly to Singapore for two preseason games against Bayern Munich on August 2 and Leicester City on July 30, with Henderson’s move to Saudi Arabia nearly complete.

July 26, 2023