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Business Recorder
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Business Recorder
Former Liverpool captain Henderson joins Brentford after Ajax exit
England and ex-Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has signed a two-year deal with Brentford, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, following his departure from Dutch club AFC Ajax. Ajax confirmed the termination of Henderson's contract, initially set to run until June next year, with immediate effect on Thursday. The 35-year-old will strengthen Brentford's options in midfield following their former captain Christian Norgaard's move to Arsenal. 'I'm delighted that I'm here, I'm very excited to get started and get going… it was clear for me that I wanted to come here and it was an easy decision in the end,' Henderson said in a statement. 'I'll try my best to pass on my experiences, especially to the younger players. But, at the same time, I still need to perform and do my job on the pitch. 'It's a given that I'll help everybody around me but, even at my age, you can still learn a lot, you can still improve, and you can still get better, which is what I want to do at this club.' Henderson returns to the Premier League after a two-year absence, having left Liverpool in 2023 for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq, a stint that lasted only six months. He later joined Ajax, making 57 appearances and scoring once during his time with the club. In March, he earned a surprise recall to the England squad under new manager Thomas Tuchel after being excluded from Euro 2024 contention.
New Straits Times
15-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Former Liverpool captain Henderson joins Brentford after Ajax exit
ENGLAND and ex-Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has signed a two-year deal with Brentford, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, following his departure from Dutch club AFC Ajax. Ajax confirmed the termination of Henderson's contract, initially set to run until June next year, with immediate effect on Thursday. The 35-year-old will strengthen Brentford's options in midfield following their former captain Christian Norgaard's move to Arsenal. "I'm delighted that I'm here, I'm very excited to get started and get going... it was clear for me that I wanted to come here and it was an easy decision in the end," Henderson said in a statement. "I'll try my best to pass on my experiences, especially to the younger players. But, at the same time, I still need to perform and do my job on the pitch. "It's a given that I'll help everybody around me but, even at my age, you can still learn a lot, you can still improve, and you can still get better, which is what I want to do at this club." Henderson returns to the Premier League after a two-year absence, having left Liverpool in 2023 for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq, a stint that lasted only six months. He later joined Ajax, making 57 appearances and scoring once during his time with the club. In March, he earned a surprise recall to the England squad under new manager Thomas Tuchel after being excluded from Euro 2024 contention. — REUTERS
Straits Times
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Former Liverpool captain Henderson joins Brentford after Ajax exit
England and ex-Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has signed a two-year deal with Brentford, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, following his departure from Dutch club AFC Ajax. Ajax confirmed the termination of Henderson's contract, initially set to run until June next year, with immediate effect on Thursday. The 35-year-old will strengthen Brentford's options in midfield following their former captain Christian Norgaard's move to Arsenal. "I'm delighted that I'm here, I'm very excited to get started and get going... it was clear for me that I wanted to come here and it was an easy decision in the end," Henderson said in a statement. "I'll try my best to pass on my experiences, especially to the younger players. But, at the same time, I still need to perform and do my job on the pitch. "It's a given that I'll help everybody around me but, even at my age, you can still learn a lot, you can still improve, and you can still get better, which is what I want to do at this club." Henderson returns to the Premier League after a two-year absence, having left Liverpool in 2023 for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq, a stint that lasted only six months. He later joined Ajax, making 57 appearances and scoring once during his time with the club. In March, he earned a surprise recall to the England squad under new manager Thomas Tuchel after being excluded from Euro 2024 contention. REUTERS
Glasgow Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Jordan Henderson leaves Ajax as club agree to terminate contract
The England midfielder, 35, had a year to run on his deal with the Eredivisie runners-up. But a club statement read: 'Jordan Henderson is leaving Ajax. The club has cooperated with the player's request to terminate the current employment contract. Jordan Henderson is leaving Ajax. The club has cooperated with the player's request to terminate the current employment contract. The Englishman's contract with Ajax ran until June 30, 2026, but now ends immediately. Thanks for everything, captain ♥️ — AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) July 10, 2025 'The Englishman's contract with Ajax ran until June 30, 2026, but now ends immediately.' Ajax were nine points clear at the top of the league table with five matches remaining of last season but took only two points from their next four games, allowing rivals PSV Eindhoven to overhaul them at the summit. Henderson told the club's website: '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. 'My family and I were made to feel so welcome, not just by the club but also in the wonderful city of Amsterdam. We will always be grateful for that. Former Liverpool captain Henderson visited Anfield last week to lay a tribute to Diogo Jota (Peter Byrne/PA) 'Due to the tragic events of last week and the devastating loss of my former team-mate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre 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 team-mates and the supporters a fuller and more personal thank you. I will, of course, do that when the time feels more appropriate.'
Leader Live
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Jordan Henderson leaves Ajax as club agree to terminate contract
The England midfielder, 35, had a year to run on his deal with the Eredivisie runners-up. But a club statement read: 'Jordan Henderson is leaving Ajax. The club has cooperated with the player's request to terminate the current employment contract. Jordan Henderson is leaving Ajax. The club has cooperated with the player's request to terminate the current employment contract. The Englishman's contract with Ajax ran until June 30, 2026, but now ends immediately. Thanks for everything, captain ♥️ — AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) July 10, 2025 'The Englishman's contract with Ajax ran until June 30, 2026, but now ends immediately.' Ajax were nine points clear at the top of the league table with five matches remaining of last season but took only two points from their next four games, allowing rivals PSV Eindhoven to overhaul them at the summit. Henderson told the club's website: '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. 'My family and I were made to feel so welcome, not just by the club but also in the wonderful city of Amsterdam. We will always be grateful for that. 'Due to the tragic events of last week and the devastating loss of my former team-mate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre 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 team-mates and the supporters a fuller and more personal thank you. I will, of course, do that when the time feels more appropriate.'
