Former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has finalized a move to Ajax, a Dutch powerhouse, only half a year after joining Saudi Arabia’s Al Ettifaq.
Al-Ettifaq agreed to terminate his contract to facilitate the move.
Henderson wrote:
“I’m sad to say that I will be leaving Al Ettifaq with immediate effect.”
“It wasn’t an easy decision but one that I feel is best for me and my family.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank the club and the fans for all the support during my time. I really felt the love from day one.
“I’ll keep watching and hoping for your success. Good luck for the future.”
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Ajax host RKC Waalwijk on Sunday but Henderson is unlikely to be able to make his debut in that game as he awaits international clearance.
Henderson called the past few days a “whirlwind” and a “crazy few days” but that he was excited to be starting a “new chapter” in his career and life.
“Putting on that Ajax shirt for the first time will be really special and I can’t wait for that to happen,” he said in an interview released by his new club.
“Once I knew that there was an opportunity [to move here], I was over-excited and just overwhelmed that this opportunity was there for me.
“It was something that I wanted to try to make happen so it is very humbling for me to be here now. It’s a special day.”
Al Ettifaq are eighth in the Saudi Pro League after a string of poor results.
However, following the departure of Henderson, Al Ettifaq announced that Steven Gerrard had signed a two-year contract extension through 2027.
