Liverpool signed Jordan Henderson from Sunderland on this day in 2011.
The deal for the 20-year-old England midfielder was reported to be worth £16million.
“Obviously it’s hard to leave your local club. I’m a Sunderland lad, I’ve supported them all my life,” Henderson told the Liverpool website.
Liverpool v Manchester City – FA Community Shield – King Power Stadium
“But this is a massive opportunity for me. I’m really excited by it.
“Coming to a massive club like Liverpool, there is always going to be competition.
“Hopefully I can keep working hard, keep improving, and get my chance on the pitch.”
Henderson picked up a winners’ medal in his first season at Anfield as Liverpool beat Cardiff in a Wembley penalty shoot-out to win the 2012 League Cup.
Liverpool Depart for the UK
He became Liverpool’s vice-captain in September 2014 and was appointed skipper the following July after Steven Gerrard’s departure.
Henderson has gone on to lift seven trophies as Liverpool captain under Jurgen Klopp – the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Community Shield.
He was named the 2019-20 Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year as Liverpool ended a 30-year wait to become champions of England.
The 75-times capped Henderson has played 492 games for Liverpool, with only Jamie Carragher and Gerrard making more Premier League appearances for the club.
Wibcdenryz
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very good Henderson
jazaceistu
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He’s done a lot for us , it’s time he left 😃as harsh as it may sound, he doesn’t provide that agility in midfield anymore
remove that badge 📛
hundlnopz
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and the rest is history. he has become one of the best captain of our history now! Legend for a reason!
qwerty009
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Hendersons replacement should be Jobe Bellingham also from soon to be Sunderland player
Mrliberty
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16m pounds well spent…… JH14 made it🤜🤜🤜,but Steward Downing couldn’t
ibreedsoccer
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He’s done a lot for us , it’s time he left 😃as harsh as it may sound, he doesn’t provide that agility in midfield anymore
Henderson is Liverpool. Liverpool is Henderson
zuubdekprs
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He’s done a lot for us , it’s time he left 😃as harsh as it may sound, he doesn’t provide that agility in midfield anymore
Governor8
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Captain my Captain Henderson
Joelinhocent
3
He still deserves more
Fazmil Affezan
1
Skipper 💪 YNWA
austinooo
2
Captain fantastic that UCL on your hand says it all i will never forget you.
Badhur
3
Ynwa Captain
my-blood-is-red
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The rest was history. You will hate this guy when you compare him to Steven Gerrard but love him when you compare him to himself.
BLIMAN1974
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a great skipper in his own rights. YNWA!!!
harryozor
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captain Hendo..even we rival fans love your commitment n hardwork for liverpool
duwalmnpst
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12 years still going strong. iconic captain always leading by example
Bondkmnoyz
4
🙏🙏🙏 My only favorite person
Aboko05
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The rest was history. You will hate this guy when you compare him to Steven Gerrard but love him when you compare him to himself.