Wijnaldum leaves PSG to join Gerrard, Henderson at El Ettifaq

Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has left Paris Saint-Germain to reunite with former Liverpool teammate Jordan Henderson at Saudi Pro League aspect Al Ettifaq.

No monetary particulars got by PSG however the deal was reportedly value €10 million ($10.8 million).

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The Saudi membership are managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. Henderson and Wijnaldum have been midfield colleagues at Anfield between 2016 and 2021, serving to Liverpool win the Champions League in 2018-19 and the English Premier League the next season.

The 32-year-old Wijnaldum joined PSG from Liverpool two years in the past however misplaced type and was loaned to Roma in Serie A final season.

He turns into the newest participant to join the European exodus towards the cash-rich Saudi Pro League.

Last month, PSG transferred Brazil ahead Neymar to Al Hilal. ESPN reported on Friday that Liverpool turned down a £150 million ($190m) provide from Al Ittihad for Mohamed Salah.

Al Ettifaq beat Damac 3-1 at house on Saturday to transfer to fifth within the Saudi Pro League standings, with 10 factors from 5 video games.

Information from the Associated Press was used on this report.