JAMIE CARRAGHER has made his view clear on Jordan Henderson and Steven Gerrard's moves to Saudi Arabia.
The former Liverpool defender has issued a firm vow in response to the influx of players and coaches to the Middle East.
Henderson is the latest star to move to a Saudi club, signing for Al-Ettifaq from Liverpool on a three-year deal.
His reported £700,000-a-week wages make him the highest paid England player ever.
He will reunite with Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq, with the Reds legend appointed as manager earlier this summer.
However, Carragher has now given his opinion on their moves to the club.
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Writing in his Telegraph column, he explained: "Since Steven Gerrard moved to the Saudi Pro League and offered Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson the chance to follow him, I have been asked so many questions about their decision you would think I was joining them.
"I am not their spokesperson. I speak for myself, not those I respect.
"But as I consider the pros and cons of their career choice I am prepared to say this: if I was offered four times my salary to leave Sky Sports and CBS in order to cover the Saudi Pro League, my answer would be no.
"Why? Because I love watching and analysing the best football in the world, which at the moment is the Premier League and Champions League.
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"I could never be as enthusiastic when commentating on a league with so many players past their best, and with no history or tradition."
Carragher has been vocal in his stance of Saudi Arabia, including in a recent spat with Rio Ferdinand.
The ex-England defender blasted Ferdinand for being "desperate" during their heated feud.
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