Overview

• Henderson informed Ajax on July 9 that he will not take up the one-year extension clause in his contract.
• The 35-year-old England midfielder made 57 appearances since joining Ajax in January 2024 after a stint at Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq.
• His strong Eredivisie performances earned him a recall to Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for June internationals.
• Interest from clubs across England and Europe has positioned him to depart on a free transfer this summer.
• He plans to postpone announcing his next destination as a mark of respect for late teammate Diogo Jota.