Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson recently laughed off claims about earning a staggering 700,000 a week salary for Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.
Henderson decided to end his 12-year tenure with the Reds on July 27 by joining Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq for a reported transfer fee of 12 million. This move shocked the Anfield faithful as many thought the 33-year-old would have retired at Liverpool.
The England international was also a known advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Hence, many fans questioned whether he was putting money over morals when he decided to join the Saudi Pro League.
In an interview with The Athletic, David Ornstein asked Henderson if he joined El-Ettifaq primarily for the money, to which the latter replied:
"That was the hardest thing. People will see this club come with loads of money and he’s just gone, 'Yeah, I’m going.' When in reality that just wasn’t the case at all. People can believe me or not, but in my life and my career, money has never been a motivation. Ever. Don’t get me wrong, when you move, the business deal has to be tight. You have to have financials, you have to feel wanted, you have to feel valued. And money is a part of that. But that wasn’t the sole reason. And these possibilities came up before money was even mentioned."
The Athletic's Adam Crafton then asked if he was actually earning a reported salary of 700,000 a week. Henderson replied:
"No. I wish it was (laughs). No, honestly, the numbers just aren’t true. But...
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