Jordan Henderson made a shocking move last year when he made the decision to leave Liverpool after much success with them. But he shocked fans even more when he decided to move to the Saudi Pro League, joining the mass exodus of players from Europe to the Arab nation.
He joined Saudi club Al Ettifaq, where he has since had a mediocre spell. And now, despite earning riches beyond what any other player earns, he has expressed a desire to return to Europe, and now some clubs have joined the list of potential returns.
Juventus seeking Jordan Henderson loan deal
Amid all the rumors, it is being reported that Jordan Henderson wants to leave the Saudi Pro League, similar to teammate Roberto Firmino. They are reported to be desperate to return to Europe for a number of reasons, such as the mediocre performances of their team, a seemingly empty fanbase, and difficulty adapting to life in the Gulf nation.
If he does leave, not only will he sacrifice millions in wages, but he will also be hit with huge tax bills. However, he is desperate to return, and a number of clubs are working to get him back to Europe.
Jordan #Henderson to #Juventus is a real negotiation, not an hard one. #Juventus is open to accept the conditions: 18 month loan with the chance to exit in june. Juve will not pay the transfer and will pay only 1,5mln of the Henderson monster salary. Max #Allegri approves the…
— Alfredo Pedullà (@AlfredoPedulla) January 13, 2024
Already, Italian giants Juventus have contacted the player over a potential loan move. The player and club are in agreement, and the club are ready to make a loan deal to strengthen their team. Coach Max Allegri has made him the priority for his midfield.
An 18-month deal is being discussed, and Juventus offers to pay only 1.5 million in salary. There will be an option to leave in June itself. By the end of the loan deal, he will see the better part of his 3-year deal at Al Ettifaq. It remains to be seen how much the deal will advance in the following days.
Ajax, Celtic reportedly vying for the former Liverpool midfielder
And not just Juventus, but two other clubs are also heavily interested in Jordan Henderson. The first club is Ajax, and they are more serious than the others. The Dutch giants are ready to bring the 33-year-old to their club, as they are struggling and definitely will benefit from a midfield signing. They would look at a similar loan structure as Juventus, though they want a 2-year deal.
Ajax are planning to offer Al-Ettifaq's English midfielder Jordan Henderson a 2-year contract.
— Football Giants (@FutballGiants) January 10, 2024
Celtic also showing interest 😁 pic.twitter.com/KKux2mYi2o
Celtic are also another surprise club who are keen to take advantage of the possibility. Since it is a loan deal, Henderson could arrive almost free of charge, which will be a massive boost to the team. Al Ettifaq would hold meetings to determine whether Henderson would be allowed to leave, and if they did, would require his massive wages to be taken on by his new club. This means Henderson must take a huge pay cut.
It remains to be seen what else develops in this case, with the player enjoying a time off at his club. Jordan Henderson may sooner be back in Europe and regret his Saudi transfer.
