The former Liverpool captain has returned to Europe just a few months after leaving Anfield to join forces with his former teammate Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq. Henderson had initially secured a lucrative £30 million ($38m) per year contract in the Middle East. However, this deal has been terminated because he did not fulfil the two-year requirement in Saudi Arabia, resulting in his salary no longer being tax-free. Now, Henderson is subject to a 20% income tax.
Despite the potential 47% tax hit if he had returned to the Premier League this tax year, Henderson clarifies that tax considerations played no role in his decision to join Ajax. Addressing reporters at his official unveiling in Amsterdam, he advised against believing press stories, emphasizing that his move was purely a football decision. Henderson expressed his excitement about the opportunity to join a prestigious club like Ajax, emphasizing his dedication to football and his desire to contribute to the success of the team. He acknowledged the warm welcome and pledged to give his all over the next two-and-a-half years to help Ajax regain success.
Henderson’s arrival at Ajax has generated significant interest, with his new No.6 shirt selling rapidly. He aims to make an immediate impact on the field for Ajax, the most decorated club in Dutch football, currently sitting fifth in the Eredivisie table after overcoming a challenging start to the 2023-24 campaign.
“It had nothing to do with anything else other than a football decision”
Jordan Henderson on his reasons why he left Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq to join Dutch side Ajax 🇳🇱pic.twitter.com/vLc97HlC1t
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) January 19, 2024
Jordan Henderson
Jordan Brian Henderson
EnglandThis season he played in total 17 times for 1528 minutes for Pro League.
Jordan Henderson didn’t score any goal for Al Ittifaq. He procured 4 assists. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 8th in Pro League. In the last match Al Ittifaq drew 1-1 against Al Hazm. The next match in Pro League will be against Al Khaleej.
Ajax performance and stats
Ajax
Ajax is currently 5th in the Eredivisie with 28 points.
In the last 16 games, it has won 8 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Ajax won 2-3 against Go Ahead Eagles.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 38 goals and conceding 32.
Ajax will play the next match in Eredivisie against RKC Waalwijk on Sunday 21st of January in Amsterdam. The prediction is Ajax winning the match.
