Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson breaks Ajax record after shock transfer
Jordan Henderson's shirt is reportedly the fastest-selling in Ajax history - just hours after the former Liverpool captain completed a shock return to Europe.
The 33-year-old ended his 12-year spell at Anfield in controversial circumstances last summer as he made the move to Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq, a country which criminalises same-sex marriage.
However, Henderson's stay in the Gulf State, under the management of Steven Gerrard, was short-lived, with the midfielder mutually agreeing to terminate his contract on Thursday before signing for four-time European Cup winners Ajax.
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The midfielder's arrival at the Johan Cruyff Arena is already promising to be a success though, with reports in Holland claiming shirt sales with Henderson's name and No.6 on the back have broken records for a 24-hour period, apparently surpassing previous best-sellers of Dusan Tadic and Daley Blind.
According to Ajax Life, the Ajax Supporters' Association, Henderson shirt sales have even surpassed the sales of Ajax's viral Bob Marley-inspired third kit in 2021.
Ajax Life adds that Henderson's shirts have not only flown off the shelves in Holland but also in Asia, with the midfielder understood to have a large fanbase in that particular region due to his illustrious eight-year spell as Liverpool captain which saw him lift the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and more under Jurgen Klopp.
Henderson, who signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with John van't Schip's side, took to Instagram on Thursday night to express his disappointment at leaving Al Ettifaq so shortly
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