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Jordan Henderson wants to cancel his Saudi Arabia adventure after a few months. Apparently the ex-Liverpool star is already in talks about a move to Ajax Amsterdam.
Jordan Henderson wants to leave Saudi Arabia – move to Ajax?
In recent months, the newly rich clubs in the Saudi Professional League have launched a purchasing offensive. Well-known world stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Karim Benzema moved to the previously little-noticed league. Even the long-time one Jordan Henderson was lured to the Arab country with an astronomical salary and transferred to first division club Al-Ettifaq for 14 million euros. Like the newspaper The Times reported at the beginning of the week, the 33-year-old wants to end the Saudi Arabia chapter after just a few months and return to Europe. As Dutch media report, the trail leads to Amsterdam.
Henderson, who is known for his frequent positioning on socially relevant issues such as the LGBTQ movement, was criticized from many quarters for his move. After all, homosexual acts are punishable in his current homeland and can even lead to a sentence of death. Now the professional who lives in the desert state should 15 million euros per year, is apparently no longer convinced of his decision. Henderson should join in Times-According to the report, they cannot get used to the lower sporting level and the often sparsely occupied spectator stands. On his debut in , just 696 spectators came to the away game at Al-Riyadh.
That’s why Henderson should aim for a loan move to Europe. A report from the Dutch football magazine Football International According to this, the 81-time England international is said to be in talks with ajax Amsterdam condition. The Eredivisie record champions were already looking for a central midfielder, and with Henderson the club could now score a real coup. According to the report, he would have to make major financial compromises, but on the other hand he would be able to carry out his job again to his usual high standards.
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With a view to the upcoming European Championships this year, Henderson could increase his chances of getting a place in the squad with a move to the Netherlands. Ajax is currently pulling out all the stops to sign Henderson Football International writes. Apparently the decision depends on Ajax supervisory board who would first have to approve the transfer. Since a move from Henderson to Amsterdam could develop into a win-win situation for both the professional and the current fifth-place team in the Dutch league, they will probably find few arguments against signing the veteran.
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2024-01-09 14:25:51
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