Jordan Henderson on the verge of leaving Ajax for Champions League club
Jordan Henderson is reportedly close to completing a shock move to Ligue 1 giants Monaco. England international Henderson joined Ajax last year after a short and unhappy stint at Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq. Henderson is on the verge of a move to French club MonacoRex According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the former Liverpool captain is set to sign a deal with the Principality club until 2026. His new venture will see him link up with former Liverpool teammate Takumi Minamino, who spent two seasons at Anfield alongside Henderson. Reds legend Henderson could also be set for an emotional reunion with Liverpool in the Champions League. Monaco have progressed to the play-off phase, where they will face PSG, Brest or Benfica – and the winner will be rewarded with a last-16 clash against Liverpool or Barcelona. The 34-year-old left Liverpool in 2023 for a money-spinning switch in the Middle East – linking up with another former Reds skipper in Steven Gerrard. He swiftly returned to Europe six months later, signing for Ajax in January 2024. But things haven’t exactly gone to plan for Henderson in Amsterdam despite Ajax’s return to form. The former Sunderland ace has not always found game time easy to come by and was dropped for an Eredivisie fixture shortly after his arrival at the club. Henderson was also involved in a heated bust up with teammate Bertrand Traore in a Europa League tie earlier this season. With just days left of the transfer window, Henderson is expected to land on the glamorous Côte d’Azur in his next career step. Henderson lifted the Premier League title with Liverpool in 2020AFP Henderson is set for a move to the glitz and glamour of Monaco Henderson will bring an abundance of experience to Adi Hutter’s young side having been one of Liverpool’s most successful players of all time. The former England international lifted the Champions League, Premier League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup and League Cup during a glittering 12-year spell at Anfield. Champions League table PosClubMPWDLGDPts1Liverpool870112212Barcelona861115193Arsenal861113194Inter861110195Atletico Madrid86028186Leverkusen85128167LOSC85127168Aston Villa85127169Atalanta8431141510Dortmund8503101511Real Madrid850381512Bayern850381513Milan850331514PSV842241415PSG841351316Benfica841341317Monaco841301318Brest8413-11319Feyenoord8413-31320Juventus833221221Celtic8332-11222Man City832341123Sporting832311124Club Brugge8323-41125Dinamo Zagreb8323-71126VfB Stuttgart8314-41027Shakhtar Donetsk8215-8728Bologna8134-5629Crvena zvezda8206-9630SK Strum Graz8206-9631Sparta Praha8116-14432RB Leipzig8107-7333Girona8107-8334RB Salzburg8107-22335Slovan Bratislava8008-20036Young Boys8008-210Top 8 automatically through to last 169 to 24 entered into play-off25 to 36 eliminated Henderson finds Monaco in the midst of a mixed spell of form, both domestically and in Europe. Les Monegasques sit third in Ligue 1 – 13-points adrift of leaders PSG but in line for a podium finish. Monaco’s squad has an average age of 24-year-old and the addition of Henderson could prove to be a key move in their quest for a late-season push to secure Champions League football next season. Henderson has been unsettled since leaving Anfield and Monaco could now provide the perfect place for his career twilight. Henderson’s stats since joining Ajax in January 2024 The midfielder’s time in Saudi Arabia proved to be a disaster both on and off the pitchGetty His controversial Saudi adventure was quickly turned sour as he struggled to adapt to life in the Middle East following his £12million switch. He came under fire for his decision to move to Saudi Arabia from some fan groups after Henderson had previously expressed support support for LGBTQ+ causes. During his time in English football, Henderson was a strong advocate for the Rainbow Laces campaign aimed at supporting inclusion in sport while also on occasion, sporting a One Love armband. Fans were left outraged by his decision play in a country where same-sex relationships are illegal. Upon signing for Ajax, Henderson claimed he felt hurt by the criticism and subsequently issued an apology to anybody who had felt let down by his Saudi switch. Henderson said: “If anyone was offended or feel as though I upset them, that’s on me, that was my decision and I apologise for that. It was never my intention. “I just want to look forward now and concentrate on being the best player I can for Ajax. My beliefs have never changed and never will. Again I can only apologise if people feel let down.” The midfielder had hoped his Saudi departure would keep the door open at international level having been a regular fixture under former boss Gareth Southgate. But it proved to be too little too late with his return to Europe failing to provide the impetus needed t
Jordan Henderson is reportedly close to completing a shock move to Ligue 1 giants Monaco.
England international Henderson joined Ajax last year after a short and unhappy stint at Saudi Pro League club Al Ettifaq.
According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the former Liverpool captain is set to sign a deal with the Principality club until 2026.
His new venture will see him link up with former Liverpool teammate Takumi Minamino, who spent two seasons at Anfield alongside Henderson.
Reds legend Henderson could also be set for an emotional reunion with Liverpool in the Champions League.
Monaco have progressed to the play-off phase, where they will face PSG, Brest or Benfica – and the winner will be rewarded with a last-16 clash against Liverpool or Barcelona.
The 34-year-old left Liverpool in 2023 for a money-spinning switch in the Middle East – linking up with another former Reds skipper in Steven Gerrard.
He swiftly returned to Europe six months later, signing for Ajax in January 2024.
But things haven’t exactly gone to plan for Henderson in Amsterdam despite Ajax’s return to form.
The former Sunderland ace has not always found game time easy to come by and was dropped for an Eredivisie fixture shortly after his arrival at the club.
Henderson was also involved in a heated bust up with teammate Bertrand Traore in a Europa League tie earlier this season.
With just days left of the transfer window, Henderson is expected to land on the glamorous Côte d’Azur in his next career step.
Henderson will bring an abundance of experience to Adi Hutter’s young side having been one of Liverpool’s most successful players of all time.
The former England international lifted the Champions League, Premier League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup and League Cup during a glittering 12-year spell at Anfield.
Champions League table
| Pos | Club | MP | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
| 1 | Liverpool | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 21 |
| 2 | Barcelona | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 19 |
| 3 | Arsenal | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 19 |
| 4 | Inter | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 19 |
| 5 | Atletico Madrid | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 18 |
| 6 | Leverkusen | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| 7 | LOSC | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 16 |
| 9 | Atalanta | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 15 |
| 10 | Dortmund | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 15 |
| 11 | Real Madrid | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Bayern | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Milan | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 15 |
| 14 | PSV | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 |
| 15 | PSG | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 13 |
| 16 | Benfica | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 |
| 17 | Monaco | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| 18 | Brest | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 13 |
| 19 | Feyenoord | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 13 |
| 20 | Juventus | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 12 |
| 22 | Man City | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 23 | Sporting | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 24 | Club Brugge | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -4 | 11 |
| 25 | Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | -7 | 11 |
| 26 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | -4 | 10 |
| 27 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -8 | 7 |
| 28 | Bologna | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 6 |
| 29 | Crvena zvezda | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -9 | 6 |
| 30 | SK Strum Graz | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -9 | 6 |
| 31 | Sparta Praha | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -14 | 4 |
| 32 | RB Leipzig | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -7 | 3 |
| 33 | Girona | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -8 | 3 |
| 34 | RB Salzburg | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | -22 | 3 |
| 35 | Slovan Bratislava | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -20 | 0 |
| 36 | Young Boys | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -21 | 0 |
9 to 24 entered into play-off
25 to 36 eliminated
Henderson finds Monaco in the midst of a mixed spell of form, both domestically and in Europe.
Les Monegasques sit third in Ligue 1 – 13-points adrift of leaders PSG but in line for a podium finish.
Monaco’s squad has an average age of 24-year-old and the addition of Henderson could prove to be a key move in their quest for a late-season push to secure Champions League football next season.
Henderson has been unsettled since leaving Anfield and Monaco could now provide the perfect place for his career twilight.
His controversial Saudi adventure was quickly turned sour as he struggled to adapt to life in the Middle East following his £12million switch.
He came under fire for his decision to move to Saudi Arabia from some fan groups after Henderson had previously expressed support support for LGBTQ+ causes.
During his time in English football, Henderson was a strong advocate for the Rainbow Laces campaign aimed at supporting inclusion in sport while also on occasion, sporting a One Love armband.
Fans were left outraged by his decision play in a country where same-sex relationships are illegal.
Upon signing for Ajax, Henderson claimed he felt hurt by the criticism and subsequently issued an apology to anybody who had felt let down by his Saudi switch.
Henderson said: “If anyone was offended or feel as though I upset them, that’s on me, that was my decision and I apologise for that. It was never my intention.
“I just want to look forward now and concentrate on being the best player I can for Ajax. My beliefs have never changed and never will. Again I can only apologise if people feel let down.”
The midfielder had hoped his Saudi departure would keep the door open at international level having been a regular fixture under former boss Gareth Southgate.
But it proved to be too little too late with his return to Europe failing to provide the impetus needed to force his way back into the squad for Euro 2024.
Henderson has not given up hope of representing the Three Lions again in the future and he will hope that like Angel Gomes at Lille, Ligue 1 will not prove to be a barrier to international recognition.
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