Jordan Henderson links up with Al Ettifaq squad in Croatia after confirming Liverpool exit

Jordan Henderson looks set to complete his move from Liverpool to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ettifaq, joining former teammate Steven Gerrard at the club.

Henderson, 33, will become the Saudi Pro League side’s latest addition, having agreed a three-year deal.

Henderson ended a 12-year stay at Anfield, where he was captain since 2015, with the transfer fee understood to be £12 million ($15.5 million).

He had one year remaining on his existing contract. He has met his new squad at their pre-season training base in Croatia.

In a video posted on his Instagram account on Wednesday, Henderson bade an emotional farewell to the club and its fans.

“I am not sure I have any words to sum up how I am feeling right now,” he said. “I am in the dressing room for the last time and as you can imagine it is very emotional.

“I need to somehow explain what these last 12 years have felt for me and my family.

“I can still remember that night in June 2011 clearly. I was excited and then nervous as the move from Sunderland became reality.

“It was hard leaving there, I have to be honest. My home town, my club, but when Liverpool comes calling you don't say no.

“Driving through those old Melwood gates, meeting Damien [Comolli], the spinning feeling in my stomach, meeting Sir Kenny, it feels like yesterday.

“Looking back at that footage, I am just a kid. Who would have ever imagined looking back at that night how the next 12 years would go.

“I can't lie. There have been really hard times but when I look back at my career at Liverpool, it will always be the good times that I remember.

“Being made the captain of Liverpool Football Club was one of the greatest honours of my life. From the day the armband was passed to me, I did everything I could to behave