Ajax has confirmed the arrival of Jordan Henderson. The former Liverpool captain has signed a 2.5-year contract after a medical examination. The 33-year-old midfielder comes on a free transfer from Al-Ettifaq, a club from Saudi Arabia, where he had his contract terminated after six months.
“We wanted an experienced midfielder with leadership qualities,” says coach John van ‘t Schip in a press release. “Partly because of injuries, we were also looking for someone who could be there immediately. Jordan Henderson is such a player. His arrival means a major boost in quality for our selection.
Henderson played for Liverpool for twelve years. There he became captain and also became a basic player in the English national team. “Both on and off the field, a footballer of this caliber is important for the many young players. He is an English international and has won the Champions League and many other trophies with Liverpool. I am happy with his arrival and I think it will be very It is good for our club that he is an Ajax player from today.”
Ajax will play at home against RKC Waalwijk on Sunday at 4:45 PM. The expectation is that Henderson can then make his debut for the Amsterdam team.