Ajax terminate Jordan Henderson’s contract, could return to the Premier League | OneFootball

Ajax have confirmed that Jordan Henderson has left the club after terminating his contract by mutual consent.

The 35-year-old joined the Dutch outfit on a free transfer in January 2024 after cutting short an ill-advised move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq.

Henderson made 45 appearances for Ajax last season, returning a goal and six assists across all competitions.

He initially signed a two-and-a-half-year deal but decided to leave earlier than expected after making a total of 57 appearances for Ajax.

“I would like to express my immense gratitude to everyone associated with Ajax for giving me the opportunity to represent this incredible institution over the past few years,” he said.

“To play for this club was an honour in itself. To have the privilege of captaining it was even more so.

“My only regret is that we didn’t deliver more success for the amazing supporters. They deserve to be celebrating major titles again, and I’m sure that time will come soon.”

Henderson has been linked with an emotional return to Sunderland, but a return to his boyhood club is unlikely.

With Sunderland out of the mix, speculation about Henderson’s next destination has become a hot topic.

The Englishman wants to join a club where he can play regularly and boost his chances of making Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the World Cup.

He still has options in the Premier League and abroad. Henderson could reunite with former Ajax manager Francesco Farioli at Porto.

Henderson began his career at Sunderland and made over 70 league appearances for the Black Cats, but he’s not part of their summer plans.

The Premier League newcomers have been one of the busiest clubs in the transfer market.

They recently agreed a deal to sign Simon Adingra from Brighton & Hove Albion, making him their sixth summer addition.

Talks are ongoing for a new goalkeeper after missing out on Djordje Petrovic, and the club is also in discussions to sign a new striker and a central defender.