Jordan Henderson leaves Ajax, Sunderland is unlikely

Jordan Henderson’s exit from Ajax has been confirmed this morning with England is now free to find a new club.

Henderson was held with Amstermomers for another year for running, but the club agreed to his request to leave.

The former Liverpool midfielder has been linked to a return to Sunderland’s birthplace, but the local media in Wearside reported that Henderson is not on their radar because they are targeting younger players for their return to the English Premier League.

Henderson says goodbye to his colleagues ❤

AFC Ajax (AFCAJAX) July 10, 2025

Henderson was “real leader”

Ajax wrote: “Jordan was our real leader, both inside and outside the stadium. A better international player, through his mentality and his leadership, has made a great contribution to our qualifications for the Champions League and the development of more development of Ajax sports culture.

“Jordan meant a lot to Ajax, and we are grateful to him. We wish him all the best with his impressive career.”

Henderson joined Ajax in January 2024 after a failed talisman in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-which received widespread criticism for his previous position in support of the critics.

The 35 -year -old, who won the Premier League and Champions League during his time in Anfield, was called to England by Thomas Tuchille in March.

The title of the title is regretted

Henderson said: “I would like to express my great gratitude to all those associated with more than to give me the opportunity to represent this amazing institution over the past few years. Playing in this club has been an honor in itself. The privilege of his arrest was more than that.

“My only regret is that we have not achieved more success for the amazing supporters. They deserve to celebrate the main titles again, and I am sure that the time will come soon.

“My family and I have succeeded in feeling welcome, not only by the club but also in the wonderful city of Amsterdam. We will always be grateful for that.

“Due to the tragic events last week, the destructive loss of my former colleague, Dugo Jota and his brother André Silva, he does not feel that he is right at this moment to say or do more than share this brief statement. However, I fully realized that I owe this club and my teammates and roses more and more personal thanks to you.

“I will do it, of course, when the time feels more convenient. For the moment, I would like to express my appreciation to Ajax again, in addition to everyone who has not had the opportunity to speak with them personally, all of you who make this club very special.”

Henderson almost won the Edivisie title in his short talisman in the Netherlands, but Ajax dawn from nine points at the top of the table with six games for PsV Einhoven to achieve.