Former Chelsea defender Frank Lebouef has slammed Fabinho over his imminent move to Al-Ittihad.

The Liverpool midfielder is on the brink of leaving for the Saudi Pro League.

But Leboeuf told ESPN: "I understand, if you are over 30 or you are 32 or 33, you are Jordan Henderson or you are some others like Ronaldo and Koulibaly, then going there it's only fair if you want to get some money and put your family safe.

"If I see players below 30, sorry, but I would say it's stupid because they have some years to give to the best leagues in the world and they shouldn't go there.

"I want to say that I am sad. I remember when he was at the top. He was one of the main players. Liverpool became so successful because it's due to players like him, who came to the Premier League and showed their talent. Fabinho was one of them.

"When he was in the middle of the park with Henderson together. They were absolutely fantastic. Perhaps two of the best defensive midfielders in the world."