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Former Liverpool skipper Henderson leaves Dutch giants Ajax

Former Liverpool and England midfielder Jordan Henderson. [Courtesy]

Former Liverpool and England midfielder Jordan Henderson is leaving Dutch giants Ajax one year before his contract was due to expire, the club announced on Thursday.

The 35-year-old joined Amsterdam-based Ajax in a blaze of glory in January 2024, only six months after his move from Liverpool to Saudi Arabia sparked controversy over gay rights.

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