JORDAN HENDERSON has admitted cash WAS one motive for his controversial swap to Al-Ettifaq.
The Liverpool legend, 32, says it “damage” to be booed by England followers sad together with his transfer to Saudi Arabia, the place homosexuality is banned.
Jordan Henderson got here on as victory vs Italy sealed England’s place within the Euro finals, having been booed when coming off in opposition to Australia 4 days earlierCredit score: Getty
However he claims there was confusion over his motives for his £700,000-A-WEEK transfer.
The midfielder instructed Channel 4 forward of England’s 3-1 defeat of Italy: “I did an interview a few months in the past and possibly a number of the stuff that got here out didn’t come out in the best way that I assumed I mentioned it.
“An instance of that will be after I mentioned I didn’t go on the market solely for the cash.
“I believe that’s an enormous distinction – it’s not a sole motive going on the market for the cash.”
However Henderson, who has been a vocal backer of LGBTQ+ rights, insists he has come beneath no stress to alter his views.
He apologised final month for any upset brought on by shifting to a rustic with a infamous report for human rights.
And now the 80-cap star claims: “I believe having somebody like myself, with the values that I’ve, in Saudi Arabia is just factor.
“Earlier than I went to Saudi, individuals knew the teams I supported and helped up to now.
“My values haven’t modified as an individual simply because I’m going to a special nation to play soccer.”
And he added: “Not as soon as since I’ve been there have they mentioned I can’t do that or I can’t say that.”
Henderson has “no regrets” over a switch that in July left him incomes THREE TIMES greater than Three Lions skipper Harry Kane.
However he revealed his blended emotions over the hostile response from Wembley supporters when he was taken off in final Friday’s 1-0 pleasant win over Australia.
The workhorse defined: “After all it hurts as a result of each time you pull on that shirt it’s a proud second and I’m enjoying for my team-mates, for my nation and for the followers.
“However on the finish of the day that’s half and parcel – I’ve had sufficient criticism over my profession to date to have the ability to cope with stuff like that.”