Jordan Henderson poised for Premier League return after leaving Ajax

Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson could possibly be set for a sensational return to the Premier League this summer season following his determination to depart Ajax.

Henderson, 35, joined Ajax in January 2024 after an unsuccessful six-month spell within the Saudi Professional League with Al-Ettifaq below the administration former teammate Steven Gerrard. Whereas he dismissed hypothesis over one other fast transfer on the time, it’s now confirmed that he won’t take up the choice to increase his keep in Amsterdam.

In keeping with The Athletic the England midfielder is assessing a number of presents from each Premier League golf equipment and groups in Europe, with a choice anticipated within the coming days.

A serious consideration for Henderson is securing common taking part in time as he eyes a spot in England’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. In a shock determination, after being excluded by Gareth Southgate for everything of 2024, newly appointed Three Lions supervisor Thomas Tuchel included him in each of his squads up to now.

With none public declaration of curiosity, it’s laborious to know precisely the place Henderson will find yourself, however a return to boyhood membership Sunderland appears almost definitely after the Black Cats sealed promotion again to the Premier League for the primary time in eight years final season.

The transfer would mark an emotional homecoming for Henderson, who started his profession on the Stadium of Mild, rising via their youth ranks earlier than making his Premier League debut for the membership in 2008, aged simply 18. He went on to make 71 appearances earlier than the swap to Liverpool in 2011.

Henderson went on to grow to be a membership legend at Anfield, captaining the membership after legend Steven Gerrard and lifting the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, UEFA Tremendous Cup, and FIFA Membership World Cup throughout a embellished 12-year spell. His departure for Al-Ettifaq in July 2023 meant he by no means had a correct Anfield farewell — a second that would now come full circle if he returns to the English high flight.

Nevertheless, Sunderland aren’t the one membership within the combine. It’s reported that Nottingham Forest are additionally monitoring Henderson’s state of affairs intently, as are Ligue 1 facet Marseille.

However it’s Sunderland’s standing as his hometown membership coupled with their return amongst England’s elite that has sparked hope amongst supporters that Henderson might don purple and white as soon as once more, 14 years after his departure.

Whereas he’s confronted criticism for current England call-ups, Henderson’s management, expertise, and organisational qualities stay extremely valued, significantly for a newly promoted facet trying to solidify their Premier League standing.

It could be seen as a significant coup or Régis Le Bris’s males to land a seasoned worldwide nonetheless desirous to contribute on the highest degree. With a number of golf equipment and his future undecided, the subsequent few weeks are anticipated to be decisive as Henderson weighs up his choices.