Ajax confirm Jordan Henderson signing as former Liverpool captain releases statement explaining his decision to terminate Al-Ettifaq contract and thanking their fans.

Jordan Henderson signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Ajax after his contract with Al-Ettifaq was terminated, ending his terrible time in Saudi Arabia.

After leaving Liverpool for the Saudi Pro League last summer, the 33-year-old failed to adjust in the nation and quickly left the team.

The England international resorted to social media shortly after his contract was revealed to express gratitude to his supporters and former colleagues as well as to give an explanation for his choice to quit the Saudi club.

“I regret to inform you that I will be departing from Al-Ettifaq effective immediately.” He posted on Twitter’s predecessor, X. Although it wasn’t an easy choice, I think it’s the right one for my family and myself.

I’d want to use this chance to express my gratitude to the supporters and the club for their unwavering support during my tenure. From Day One on, I truly felt the love. I’ll continue to watch and wish you well. I hope your future is filled with success.

Ajax revealed the big catch with a film that celebrated his leadership qualities and ease in “red and white” play—a result of his early years with childhood club Sunderland.

On the club’s website, Ajax interim manager John van’t Schip stated: “We wanted an experienced midfielder with leadership qualities.” We needed someone to come in right away because of the team’s injuries, in part. And Jordan Henderson is one of those players.

“His arrival represents a significant improvement for our team.” A football player of this caliber is vital to our many young players, both on and off the field.

He is an English international player who has won several awards with Liverpool, including the Champions League. I’m glad he’s here.

Following fruitful negotiations with Al-Ettifaq over a contract termination at the team’s winter training camp in Abu Dhabi, Henderson had his physical in Amsterdam on Thursday.

His signing comes after The Telegraph revealed on Wednesday that the footballer had missed six months’ worth of payments at Al-Ettifaq, meaning he was not paid a single cent of his tantalizing £350,000 weekly salary.