Henderson watches his new Ajax team-mates in action in Eredivisie match
Jordan Henderson was spotted in the stands at Johan Cruyff Arena on Sunday after his Ajax debut was delayed because of a rule stemming from the UK's departure from the European Union.
The 33-year-old midfielder joined the Dutch side on Thursday after Saudi club Al-Ettifaq agreed to terminate his contract.
The England midfielder had signed a two-and-a-half year deal with the Amsterdam outfit.
However, despite much fanfare in the Dutch capital surrounding Henderson's arrival, Brexit means John van t' Schip's side will have to apply for, and be granted a work permit before he can feature.
While an approval will prove little more than a formality in Henderson's case, the process could take up to two weeks, potentially delaying the midfielder's debut until early February.
Henderson apologised to the LGBTQ+ fans hurt by his move to Saudi Arabia, adding he hopes to impress enough with Ajax to earn a call-up for England’s Euro 2024 squad after speaking with Gareth Southgate.
Henderson was unveiled at Ajax’s Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam as he explained his U-turn, six months after leaving Liverpool for Al Ettifaq on a three-year deal. That move saw the 33-year-old midfielder, who was a champion of the LGBTQ+ community, accused of betrayal as same-sex relationships are illegal in Saudi Arabia.
‘If any people from that community feel let down or hurt I apologise,’ said Henderson — who was also given support by his former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Friday. ‘If anyone was offended or feels as though I upset them, that’s on me, that was my decision and I apologise for that. It was never my intention.
‘I just want to look forward now and concentrate on being the best player I can for Ajax. My beliefs have never changed and never
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