By WILL PICKWORTH
Published: 04:47 EDT, 10 July 2025 | Updated: 04:51 EDT, 10 July 2025
Jordan Henderson will leave Ajax with immediate effect, paving a way for a return to the Premier League for the former Liverpool captain this summer.
Henderson, 35, joined the Dutch giants in January 2024 after an ill-fated six-month stint with Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq.
He was soon appointed captain and went on to make 57 appearances for the club and regained his place in the England squad after missing out on Euro 2024 last summer.
However, despite having the option to extend his contract until next summer, Henderson has decided to depart the club.
In a statement, Ajax said: 'Jordan Henderson is leaving Ajax. The club has cooperated with the player's request to terminate the current employment contract. T
'The Englishman's contract with Ajax ran until June 30, 2026, but now ends immediately.'
Jordan Henderson will leave Ajax on a free, paving a way for a return to the Premier League
Henderson also paid tribute to the club after announcing his departure and reflected on his 18 months in Amsterdam.
'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,' Henderson 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.'
'Due to the tragic events of last week, and the devastating loss of my former teammate Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, it doesn’t feel right at this moment to say or do more than share this brief statement.
'However, I am fully aware that I owe this club, my teammates, and the supporters a fuller and more personal thank you. I will, of course, do that when the time feels more appropriate.
'For now, I want to express my appreciation to Ajax once again, as well as everyone I haven't had the chance to speak to in person yesterday, all of you who make this club so special.'
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