I would like to express my immense gratitude to everyone associated with Ajax for giving me the opportunity to represent this incredible institution over the past few years,”

England midfielder Jordan Henderson has left Ajax after the club agreed to end his contract early following a year and a half.

Confirming Henderson's departure, an Ajax statement read: “The Englishman’s contract with Ajax ran until June 30, 2026, but now ends immediately.” While Henderson said: “To play for this club was an honour in itself. To have the privilege of captaining it was even more so.