Jamie Carragher makes view clear on Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard’s Saudi transfer as he issues firm vow
JAMIE CARRAGHER has made his view clear on Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard’s moves to Saudi Arabia.
The former Liverpool defender has issued a firm vow in response to the influx of players and coaches to the Middle East.
Henderson is the latest star to move to a Saudi club, signing for Al-Ettifaq from Liverpool on a three-year deal.
His reported £700,000-a-week wages make him the highest paid England player ever.
He will reunite with Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq, with the Reds legend appointed as manager earlier this summer.
However, Carragher has now given his opinion on their moves to the club.
Writing in his Telegraph column, he explained: “Since Steven Gerrard moved to the Saudi Pro League and offered Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson the chance to follow him, I have been asked so many questions about their decision you would think I was joining them.
“I am not their spokesperson. I speak for myself, not those I respect.
“But as I consider the pros and cons of their career choice I am prepared to say this: if I was offered four times my salary to leave Sky Sports and CBS in order to cover the Saudi Pro League, my answer would be no.
“Why? Because I love watching and analysing the best football in the world, which at the moment is the Premier League and Champions League.
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“I could never be as enthusiastic when commentating on a league with so many players past their best, and with no history or tradition.”
Carragher has been vocal in his stance of Saudi Arabia, including in a recent spat with Rio Ferdinand.
The ex-England defender blasted Ferdinand for being “desperate” during their heated feud.