Jordan Henderson Completes Extravagant £700,000-a-Week Transfer to Al-Ettifaq

Massive Payday for Former Liverpool Captain

Salary Makes Henderson One of the Highest-Paid Players in World Football

Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has completed a stunning £12 million transfer to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. The move represents a massive payday for the 33-year-old, who has reportedly agreed to a contract worth £700,000 a week.

The deal makes Henderson one of the highest-paid players in world football. The headline figure for his move to Al-Ettifaq is the £692,000 per week in wages. However, The Sun reports that the total earnings package, including bonuses and image rights, could exceed £1 million per week.

Henderson's transfer to Al-Ettifaq has been widely speculated in recent weeks. The midfielder has been linked with a move away from Liverpool since the end of last season, with a number of clubs interested in signing him.

Al-Ettifaq has reportedly been keen on signing Henderson for some time. The club is said to have offered Henderson a lucrative contract that includes a significant signing-on fee and a salary that is well above what he was earning at Liverpool.

Henderson's move to Al-Ettifaq marks a significant departure from the Premier League. The midfielder has spent the majority of his career in England, playing for Sunderland and Liverpool. He has also been a regular member of the England national team.

Henderson's transfer to Al-Ettifaq has been met with mixed reactions from Liverpool fans. Some fans are disappointed to see him leave, while others believe that the move is a good one for him both financially and professionally.