Break Contract With Al-Ettifaq, Henderson Towards Ajax Amsterdam

England midfielder Jordan Henderson will leave Al-Ettifaq. (X/@jordanhenderson)

JAKARTA - Midfielder Jordan Henderson reached an agreement to leave Al-Ettifaq. Next, Henderson headed to the Netherlands to join Ajax Amsterdam.

Henderson closed his career in the Saudi Arabian Professional League after reaching an agreement with his club, Al-Ettifaq. After six months of playing 19 games in Saudi Arabia since leaving Liverpool, Henderson has finally returned to Europe.

There is no mention of the reason or reason why the 33-year-old midfielder left Saudi Arabia. Henderson only felt his move to Saudi Arabia was a mistake despite a very large salary.

The former Reds captain has a salary of 700 thousand every week. This makes Henderson one of the highest-paid players in Saudi Arabia.

However, Henderson did not mind losing that big salary. Together with his representatives, he has met Al-Ettifaq coach Steven Gerrard and Club Director Mark Allen. They agreed Henderson left Al-Ettifaq.

However, the final decision whether Henderson is allowed to leave or not is determined by the President of the Samer Al-Mihal Club. When the contract is terminated, Henderson will definitely lose 700 thousand every week.

The player who led Liverpool to win the English Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup had no objection to the decision. The reason is, he can return to Europe.

Henderson did not linger without the club. According to information, he has reached an agreement with Ajax. However, the salary received at the Eredivisie club is very far from Al-Ettifaq, which is 175 thousand pounds.

Not only Ajax, Henderson was actually targeted by Juventus and Bayern Munich. Bayern Leverkusen coach, Xabi Alonso, also intends to sign Henderson.

However, Ajax is serious about approaching Henderson. The reason is, the veteran is considered to be able to raise the team's performance.

Ajax has indeed experienced a decline after being left by some pillar players and the departure of Manager Erik ten Hag to Manchester United.

After winning the 2022 league title, Ajax then finished third in the following season. This season, Ajax is ranked fifth with eight wins over 17 matches.

Henderson himself will be guaranteed to return to the England national team if he plays in Europe or closer to the monitoring of Manager Gareth Southgate. The player who has defended the Three Lions 81 times hopes to appear at Euro 2024.