After less than six months, former Liverpool star Jordan Henderson is saying goodbye to Saudi Arabia.
The 33-year-old is moving to Dutch record champions Ajax Amsterdam. The England international agreed to terminate his contract with Al-Ettifaq and then signed a contract with Ajax until the summer of 2026. The traditional club announced this.
A lot of criticism about the move to Saudi Arabia
Henderson moved from Liverpool to the Saudi league last summer, for which he received a lot of criticism. Numerous fans, especially from the LGBTQ+ community, criticized Henderson for the change.
The midfielder had repeatedly spoken out against homophobia before his move. The abbreviation LGBTIQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and others. Homosexuality is banned in Saudi Arabia.