“It’s Not Like They’re Trying to Praise Lionel Messi” – Saudi Arabia’s ‘Crazy Salary’ Offer for Liverpool Captain Leaves Ex-Red Shocked

Saudi Arabia is trying to lure some of the world’s best-known soccer players to join stars including Cristiano Ronaldo in its national league. Despite offering a monstrous offer worth more than $438 million a year, Saudi failed to recruit Lionel Messi. Regardless, Saudi Arabia is still on a hunt for the best soccer stars, and looks like they have eyes on Liverpool captain, Jordan Henderson.

The Liverpool midfielder has been reportedly offered a whopping £ 700,000 a week to make the move to Al Ettifaq. Indeed, Saudi Arabia has once again sent the soccer world into a frenzy with Jordan’s ‘crazy salary offer. Interestingly, the former Liverpool striker recently broke his silence about Jordan Henderson’s reported salary. Liverpool winger Pennant insisted he cannot understand why such hefty wages have been proposed to Henderson.

Left in disbelief, Jermaine Pennant compares Liverpool captain to Lionel Messi

Steven Gerrard was appointed as manager recently of Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq. Interestingly, it looks like Gerrard wants to invite his old pal, Jermaine Pennant, to start a new journey in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, the Saudi club appears to abide by Gerrard’s wish, as reports suggest a whopping £ 700,000 a week offer.

Indeed, several fans were left in disbelief at Jordan Henderson’s reported salary. Apart from fans, the former Liverpool striker was also confused and broke his silence. Pennant claimed that Saudi’s reported offer to Jordan Henderson is too high, considering his past performance for the club.

Pennant compared Jordan to Lionel Messi and explained why Saudi’s offer is way overpriced. He said, “It is crazy, and I don’t know what they see in him. It is not like they are trying to prise Lionel Messi away. It is just Jordan Henderson.”

The former Liverpool winger didn’t trash talk about Jordan’s skills or his performance for the club. Goldstein also replied in favor of Pennant’s intriguing question. He said, “He has been a good captain for Liverpool, but I don’t think he is a game-changer. His assists and goals, the numbers are very low. You can’t argue with what he has done with Liverpool. He has been their captain, their leader; I get all that.”

Pennant was just confused why such hefty wages were even proposed to Henderson. In case Saudi starts recruiting every soccer star with such a whopping amount, the Saudi Pro League will soon become the new face of soccer. It’s impressive how the 7x Ballon d’Or winner refused Saudi’s intriguing salary amount to join MLS and follow his interest.

Lionel Messi’s arrival in Miami

Lionel Messi refused Saudi Arabia Club’s monstrous offer worth more than $438 million a year to join David Beckham’s team. With the announcement of Messi’s move to Inter Miami and joining MLS, several fans were left awe-struck. Furthermore, many fans are interested to watch what Messi brings to the table and conquer MLS with Inter Miami.

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With only a few days left before Messi’s debut at Inter Miami, the soccer legend has already arrived in South Florida. Furthermore, several supporters also flocked to Inter Miami’s DRV PNK Stadium in an attempt to catch a glimpse of their idol.

Apart from that, some fans also invaded Messi’s family dinner, just to catch sight of the soccer legend. Interestingly, Inter Miami is organizing a grand welcome party for the World Cup Champion on Sunday.

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