Who is Jack Hendry playing for? Scottish defender features at Euro 2024 after joining Saudi Arabia superstars

Jack Hendry returned to Europe this summer to play for Scotland at Euro 2024 in Germany.

Hendry plies his trade in Saudi Arabia, but has returned to the continent to play his part in the Tartan Army’s European campaign.

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The former Celtic defender plays for Steve Clarke’s side and talkSPORT.com has taken a look at where he plays his club football…

Who is Jack Hendry playing for?

Hendry currently plays for Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia.

The central defender has started all 34 appearances for the club this season.

He is managed by Liverpool and England legend Steven Gerrard and plays alongside Georginio Wijnaldum, Moussa Dembele and Demarai Gray.

After leaving Celtic in 2021, two years in Belgium and a loan spell in Serie A followed before Hendry made a £5million move to the Middle East last summer.

The 29-year-old followed in the footsteps of many superstars by joining the Saudi Pro League, joining Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Riyad Mahrez to name a few.

These players have been criticized for being motivated by money, however, Hendry denies the huge salary is the reason for his arrival.

Speaking to the Daily Telegraph in May, he said: “Definitely not (just focused on the money).

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“I want to do well and win things and I did that at my previous clubs – Celtic, Club Brugge.

“Everyone is very friendly, very accommodating. Until you are here, you may not see this.

“The British press like to bash things, but I can definitely say it’s a very good lifestyle.”

Hendry swapped the Saudi lifestyle for Germany this month and he will hope to play his part in a successful Euro 2024 campaign.

Scotland continue their tournament play with a must-win clash against Hungary this evening, live on talkSPORT.

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Commentary will come from Joe Shennan and former Scotland striker Chris Iwelumo.

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