The transfer of Jordan Henderson to the Saudi Al-Ettifaq caused quite a stir in the summer. The England international had emerged as a defender of the LGBTQ+ community in recent years. As Liverpool captain, the midfielder wore a rainbow armband on more than one occasion and openly expressed his support for the community. The fact that Henderson opted for a lucrative transfer to Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is prohibited and human rights are not taken very seriously, came under heavy criticism. That was hard for him. “My goal has always been to help causes and communities. I have not changed as a person,” he said a few months ago.
But after six months, Henderson has already seen it in the Middle East. According to several English media, he is said to have set his sights on a return to England. He is linked to Chelsea, but after the cup victory against Preston North End (4-0), coach Mauricio Pochettino did not reveal anything about possible interest in Henderson. The Argentinian will meet with his bosses tomorrow, he said.
