Jordan Henderson has bid farewell to Liverpool fans on social media as he is set to be confirmed as an Al Ettifaq player.
Henderson’s move to Saudi Arabia’s Pro League – which could see his £200,000-a-week Liverpool salary tripled – comes with a fee worth around £13m, and will bring his 12-year Anfield career to an end.
He has won seven major trophies in that time.
“It’s hard to put these last 12 years into words and it’s even harder to say goodbye,” he wrote on Instagram.
“I will always be a Red. Until the day I die. Thank you for everything. You’ll never walk alone.”
The Liverpool captain sought clarity from Jurgen Klopp over how much game time he would get with the Reds next season, before making his decision to leave. At Al Ettifaq he will be coached by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.