Jordan Henderson's move to Saudi Arabia is a "massive step back" for LGBT+ equality in football.
That is the view of Paul Amann, who founded the Liverpool-backed fan group Kop Outs in 2016 to provide a voice for LGBT+ fans.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has bid farewell to the club as he closes in on a move to Al-Ettifaq.
The 33-year-old will bring to an end a 12-year spell at Anfield, in which he won every single major club honour, when his move to the Saudi Pro League club is confirmed.
England midfielder Jordan Henderson has left Liverpool to join Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq.
Henderson decided to accept a lucrative offer from the Saudi side to work under Reds legend Steven Gerrard, who was appointed earlier this month.
Amnesty International has called on Jordan Henderson to speak out against human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia after Liverpool agreed a deal to sell their captain to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq.
The 33-year-old has reportedly reached a verbal agreement on a contract worth £700,000 a week, with the clubs having agreed a £12million fee, the PA news agency understands.
Jordan Henderson has warned his Liverpool team-mates not to get too overconfident following their thumping 7-0 win over Manchester United.
The Reds inflicted a record Premier League defeat on their fierce rivals – and their joint-heaviest loss ever – in Sunday's one-sided contest at Anfield.
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