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Jordan Henderson to Leave Ajax on Free Transfer

After his surprise recall by England manager Thomas Tuchel, he declined Ajax’s extension offer to pursue consistent playing time as he eyes the 2026 World Cup.

Soccer Football - World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group K - England v Latvia - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 24, 2025 England's Jordan Henderson Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo
Henderson’s Ajax let the Eredivisie title slip last season after blowing a nine-point lead
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Overview

  • The 35-year-old joined Ajax in January 2024 after a brief stint at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq and amassed 57 appearances over an 18-month period.
  • This week he traveled to Ajax’s training camp in Zeist to bid farewell to teammates before finalizing his exit plans.
  • He helped Ajax secure a second-place Eredivisie finish this season and occasionally captained the side under coach John Heitinga.
  • With his contract set to expire, clubs across the Premier League—including boyhood team Sunderland—and several European sides are lining up suitors.
  • Henderson deferred news of his next destination as a tribute to late teammate Diogo Jota, attending Jota’s funeral in Portugal before announcing his departure.