Jordan Henderson, the 34-year-old midfielder, has found himself at the center of controversy following his attempt to force a move from Ajax.

The club, under the management of Francesco Farioli, decided to strip Henderson of his captaincy after he reportedly issued an ultimatum demanding he be allowed to leave for Monaco or risk not playing for Ajax again.

Despite being under contract until 2026, Henderson pushed hard for a transfer, which ultimately led to Ajax standing firm on their position and punishing him by removing the captain’s armband.

Punishment for Henderson and His Public Fallout

Henderson, who was still included in the starting lineup for Ajax’s Europa League match against Galatasaray, played 77 minutes before being substituted.

However, in an unusual turn of events, goalkeeper Remko Pasveer was appointed as the team’s captain for that match instead.

The fallout from this decision played out publicly, with notable figures like Wesley Sneijder urging Henderson to step up and address the speculation surrounding his future.

Sneijder expressed frustration on live TV, telling Henderson to “be a man” and address the situation head-on.

The controversy continued to unfold as Sneijder, along with presenter Helene Hendriks, discussed the matter on air, questioning the handling of the captaincy switch and the lack of a clear statement from both Henderson and Ajax’s technical director, Alex Kroes.

Sneijder emphasized that the situation could have been handled more calmly if Henderson had just worn the armband and spoken out about his situation.

Henderson’s Journey: From Liverpool to Ajax

Henderson’s career trajectory has taken him from a highly successful 12 years at Liverpool, where he captained the team to both Premier League and Champions League victories, to a move in 2023 to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq.

However, just six months later, he made the decision to return to European football, joining Ajax.

Since his arrival, Henderson has made 44 appearances for the club, but without scoring any goals.

He was quickly handed the captaincy but now finds himself in a complicated situation after his failed attempt to leave.

Questions Surrounding Henderson’s Commitment

With the captaincy now removed and a potential exit hanging in the balance, Henderson’s commitment to Ajax is being questioned by both fans and experts alike

. As the situation continues to unfold, the question remains: Will Henderson stay and work through his issues with Ajax, or will he get his move to Monaco? Only time will tell how this drama will resolve itself.

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