![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/jamie-carragher-warns-liverpool-captain-jordan-henderson-will-face-criticism-over-saudi-transfer/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_Jordan-Henderson-Jamie-Carragher.jpg&description=Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been offered a money-spinning move to the Saudi Pro League with Al Ettifaq, who are managed by his former team mate Steven Gerrard Jamie Carragher has suggested Jordan Henderson's vocal support for LGBT+ issues could open the Liverpool captain up to criticism if he moves to Saudi Arabia. Henderson, 32, has two years remaining on his contract at Anfield. However, talks have begun over a potential move to Al Ettifaq, where former Reds favourite Steven Gerrard took over as manager earlier this summer. Being homosexual or transgender in Saudi Arabia remains illegal, and anyone who identifies as LGBT+ can be subjected to severe penalties. There has also been questioning over the country's suitability to host the 2030 World Cup. Carragher has previously said he will not criticise others' decisions to move to the country for financial benefit, but has clarified his position on Henderson given the midfielder's past comments. "The money is difficult to turn down hence why virtually no one has, a great servant & player for Liverpool," Carragher wrote on Twitter when asked about Henderson. "He will get criticism because he got a lot of praise for his stance on LGBT+ in the past. "Not a player in his prime but again a big statement to get the Liverpool captain to the Saudi league," the pundit added. Carragher's stance has come at a time when Kop Outs, an LGBT+ Liverpool fan group, say they "have valued the allyship shown by Jordan Henderson" but are "appalled and concerned" at the prospect of the star considering the move. If Henderson does make the move, he would follow big-names including Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in leaving European clubs for the Saudi Pro League. However, the fan group has shared a strongly-worded statement detailing their position on Henderson and Gerrard specifically. Do you agree with Carragher on Henderson's situation? Have your say in the comments section Mirror Football is now on Threads! You can follow){kind=link}
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has been offered a money-spinning move to the Saudi Pro League with Al Ettifaq, who are managed by his former team mate Steven Gerrard
Jamie Carragher has suggested Jordan Henderson’s vocal support for LGBT+ issues could open the Liverpool captain up to criticism if he moves to Saudi Arabia.
Henderson, 32, has two years remaining on his contract at Anfield. However, talks have begun over a potential move to Al Ettifaq, where former Reds favourite Steven Gerrard took over as manager earlier this summer.
Being homosexual or transgender in Saudi Arabia remains illegal, and anyone who identifies as LGBT+ can be subjected to severe penalties. There has also been questioning over the country’s suitability to host the 2030 World Cup. Carragher has previously said he will not criticise others’ decisions to move to the country for financial benefit, but has clarified his position on Henderson given the midfielder’s past comments.
“The money is difficult to turn down hence why virtually no one has, a great servant & player for Liverpool,” Carragher wrote on Twitter when asked about Henderson. “He will get criticism because he got a lot of praise for his stance on LGBT+ in the past.