Jordan Henderson JOINS Ajax on a two-and-a-half year deal after terminating his Al-Ettifaq contract

Ajax have completed the signing of England midfielder Jordan Henderson on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

The former Liverpool captain joins the Eredivisie club following a short spell in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ettifaq.

Henderson and Al-Ettifaq agreed a mutual termination of his contract with the club, leaving the midfielder free to choose his next team.

Jordan Henderson statement

The 33-year-old was thrilled after sealing his move to the Dutch capital and is looking forward to a fresh start in the Netherlands.

‘Putting on that Ajax shirt for the first time will be really special and I can’t wait for that to happen,’ said Henderson.

‘Once I knew that there was an opportunity to move here, I was over-excited and just overwhelmed that this opportunity was there for me.

‘It was something that I wanted to try to make happen so it is very humbling for me to be here now. It’s a special day.’

Ajax manager John van ‘t Schip delighted with Jordan Henderson

Ajax manager John van ‘t Schip was pleased to add an experienced player like Henderson to his young Ajax squad.

He said: ‘We wanted an experienced midfielder with leadership qualities, partially due to injuries in the team, we were looking for someone who could step in immediately and Jordan Henderson is that type of player.

‘His arrival means a huge enhancement for our squad. 

‘Both on and off the pitch, a football player of this calibre is important for our many young players. 

‘He’s an English international player and has won the Champions League and many other prizes with Liverpool. I am happy he’s here, and I think it’s very good for our club that he’s an Ajacied from today onwards.’

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