Henderson finished in Saudi Arabia – mocked by the British press
On Thursday evening, Al Ettifaq and Jordan Henderson confirmed that their contracts had been terminated. The former Liverpool captain is ready for Ajax.
– I would like to thank the club, the fans and everyone involved for this opportunity and wish them the best for the rest of the season, Henderson said in a statement.
Henderson, who has spoken passionately about gay rights on several occasions and played with a rainbow armband at Liverpool, faced a lot of criticism over his move to Al Ettifaq, especially from the LGBT+ community.
The 33-year-old only got six months and 17 games in Saudi Arabia before it was all over.
Now the road turns to Ajax, who are having a difficult season in the Dutch honors division and are fifth in the standings.
– We want an experienced midfielder with leadership qualities. “We were also looking for someone who could come as quickly as possible, and Jordan Henderson fits all those needs,” said Ajax coach John van 't Schip.
Now the reaction from the British press is pouring in.
– No matter how ridiculous he looks and how hypocritical he is, Henderson should be given credit for being willing to look stupid to end his suffering, writes Jonathan Wilson in Guard.
based on Television 2 Commentator Thom Gibbs didn't spare me either Telegraph on gunpowder when he mentioned the England star.
– Henderson's Saudi adventure has been a comedy of errors from start to finish, Gibbs wrote.
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