Jordan Henderson completes move to Ajax from Al-Ettifaq

Jordan Henderson has completed his move to Ajax. Pic: Simon Marper/PA

Jordan Henderson has completed his move from Al-Ettifaq to Ajax, the Dutch club have confirmed.

It comes after the Saudi Pro League club agreed to terminate the England midfielder’s contract.

Ajax is delighted to announce the signing of Jordan Henderson 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) January 18, 2024

Henderson, 33, joined Al-Ettifaq from Liverpool last summer but has decided to cut his stay in the Middle East short. He has signed a two-and-a-half year deal with the Amsterdam outfit.

A statement from the Dutch club read: “Ajax has reached an agreement with Jordan Henderson on his transfer to Amsterdam.

“The free agent, former Sunderland and Liverpool player, signed a contract at Ajax lasting two-and-a-half years, until June 30, 2026.”