SUMMARY
- Jordan Henderson, a former captain of Liverpool, is reportedly interested in signing with Ajax and wishes to depart Saudi Pro League team Al-Ettifaq.
- Henderson, 33, signed a £12 million ($15.2 million) contract to join Al-Ettifaq in the 2023-24 summer after leaving Liverpool FC.
Soccer star Jordan Henderson has been in the headlines lately due to his recent demands of wanting to move from Saudi Arabia back towards European soccer. Jordan Henderson, a former captain of Liverpool, is reportedly interested in signing with Ajax and wishes to depart Saudi Pro League team Al-Ettifaq.
The Eredivisie heavyweights are reportedly quite interested in Henderson, according to transfer analyst Fabrizio Romano. The English midfielder, who has had difficulty adjusting to his new surroundings in Saudi Arabia, is considering his options. Henderson, 33, signed a £12 million ($15.2 million) contract to join Al-Ettifaq in the 2023-24 summer after leaving Liverpool FC.
🚨🏴 EXCL: Ajax are showing concrete interest in signing Jordan Henderson in case he’ll get green light to leave Al Ettifaq in January transfer window.
There are several clubs keen, waiting for Saudi club decision — but Henderson is looking for options and Ajax are there. pic.twitter.com/WWkvbO6RnV
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 9, 2024
However, many fans took to social media after this news broke out hailing the legendary soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo for his world-class performance in the Saudi Pro League. One fan wrote on X, “Only Cristiano makes it look easy” regarding Henderson wanting to leave the country while Ronaldo has been putting up exceptional numbers in the same league.
They thought the Saudi Pro League was going to be a stroll in the park 😅
Only Cristiano makes it look easy 🐐 https://t.co/jI0BvMNu0d pic.twitter.com/ghWgwQtKsE
— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone) January 9, 2024
Throughout 19 games in various tournaments, the England player has four assists. His team is having a hard time; they are currently seventh in the Saudi Pro League and have lost their last eight games. It remains to be seen what happens with Joran Henderson in this January transfer window.
Jordan Henderson expressed remorse over joining the Saudi Pro League
Jordan Henderson wishes to return to the Premier League after just six months away. Henderson made news when he chose to sign at Al Ettifaq of the Saudi Professional League instead of staying with Liverpool. He seems to be remorseful about joining the Saudi Pro League for the 2023–2024 campaign as well.
Because of his past work as an ambassador for the LGBTQ+ community, Henderson was among the well-known athletes who relocated to the Middle East, but he also received some of the worst abuse. The Daily Mail further asserts that he is becoming weary of the unfavorable comments.
🚨🚨| Jordan Henderson has offered himself to Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen in attempts to flee Saudi Arabia.
[@talkSPORT] pic.twitter.com/cL0Lofy2Io
— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) January 8, 2024
The 33-year-old is rumored to have told his fellow players he would accept whatever proposals are made and to have struggled with the intense heat and humidity. If a transfer takes place, the English soccer professional will have to take a significant pay cut to help teams comply with financial fair play rules.
It’s unknown whether Henderson may be on the lists of the teams Crystal Palace, Fulham, Newcastle, FC Bayern Munich, and others that are seeking to add midfield depth to their lineups. His pursuit for a roster spot in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad before the tournament takes root in Germany this year may also benefit from his return to England.