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Explained: Why Jordan Henderson may leave Ajax this summer despite only joining in January

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Last summer, the Liverpool legend made a move to the Saudi Pro League. However, after reports of unhappiness with Al-Ettifaq in the first half of this season, the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jordan-henderson-saudi-nightmare-ajax-liverpool-transfer-al-ettifaq/blt53057a95708531d1" target="_blank">33-year-old made the move to Ajax</a> as they struggled for form in the Eredivisie. In another twist, <a href="https://theathletic.com/5484305/2024/05/10/jordan-hendersons-ajax-future/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a> has now reported that the Three Lions star could be forced to leave the Dutch giants this summer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

When Henderson joined the club earlier this year, he signed on with De Godenzonen as one of their top earners. The same is the reason that Henderson could be forced to leave, as the Dutch club is going through financial issues having missed out on the Champions League for next season. The report suggests that the four-time European champions would prefer to keep Henderson at the club and make sales of other players but the sale of the former Liverpool star could be considered as a real possibility.

THE EXPLANATION

As per the report, former Tottenham Hotspur winger Steven Bergwijn is in the same boat as Henderson and could be considered for a possible sale to alleviate Ajax's immediate monetary troubles as they also look to sign a new head coach for the summer. They had reportedly held talks last month with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/graham-potter-rejects-ajax-offer-chelsea-manager-salary-demands/blt6e656a3fca3b056a#cs27e7119ccd837105" target="_blank">who rejected the offer due to its low monetary value</a>.

DID YOU KNOW?

As it stands, no club has inquired about the Three Lions midfielder's availability this summer, and a return to the Premier League remains highly unlikely going into the summer transfer window.

WHAT NEXT FOR HENDERSON?

Explained: Why Jordan Henderson may leave Ajax this summer despite only joining in January | Goal.com

England midfielder Jordan Henderson could reportedly leave Ajax this summer despite having only joined the club in January.