Jordan Henderson could play for the man Jose Mourinho called ‘the worst Premier League manager in history’ at Ajax
Jordan Henderson is so desperate to get away from Saudi Arabia he could end up playing for ‘the worst manager in Premier League history’.
talkSPORT understands the former Liverpool captain will have a medical atAjax today ahead of completing a move from Al Ettifaq.
The England midfielder left Anfield in the summer, signing a lucrative deal in the Middle East, but he’s now desperate to get away after becoming dissatisfied with a number of different factors including the climate and his team’s poor form.
It looks increasingly likely that the 33-year-old will end up in Amsterdam, with talks progressing after their manager John van 't Schip confirmed the club’s interest.
Van 't Schip is Ajax’s third manager of the season, with the Dutch giants spectacularly failing to find the right man to replace the hugely-successful Erik ten Hag.
Things got incredibly toxic under Alfred Schreuder in 2022/23, and this season Maurice Steijn only lasted three months after guiding the giants into the relegation places.
Hedwiges Maduro came in on a temporary basis, and now former player Van 't Schip has taken the role until the end of the season.
Things have stabilised with Ajax back in reaching distance of the top three Champions League places, but there was still a complete humiliation in December when they were knocked out of the KNVB Cup by a fourth-tier amateur side.
All suggestions are that Van 't Schip won’t be at the helm next season, and a recognisable face has thrown his hat in the ring to take over.
Talking about who could be Ajax’s next manager on Dutch show Renze, guest Frank de Boer said he hasn’t had any interest, but added: “They can always ask me, because Ajax is my club.”
That suggestion has been warmly welcomed by many fans, with the
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