JORDAN HENDERSON has been suddenly replaced as Ajax skipper by the oldest player in their history – amid claims the Liverpool legend has threatened to “go on strike”.
Henderson was stripped of the captaincy just before Ajax‘s 2-1 Europa League win over Galatasaray.
Jordan Henderson played against Galatasaray but not as skipper[/caption]
Henderson was replaced as skipper by 41-year-old keeper Remko Pasveer[/caption]
The Dutch giants are reportedly furious the former England midfielder is pressing to join Monaco – on a free transfer.
The 34-year-old is under contract with Ajax until 2026 – after they rescued him from an unhappy six months with Saudi side Al-Ettifaq.
And the issue exploded on Wednesday night.
Henderson had been listed as skipper but Ajax instead handed the armband to 41-year-old keeper Remko Pasveer.
And the Dutch Telegraaf suggest the dispute is far deeper.
They reckon Henderson is ready to make it clear he doesn’t want to play for Ajax any more – if his move to French top-flight side Monaco is blocked.
The 81-cap star is said to have “astonished” Ajax with his desire for – and expectation of – a move.
Henderson has openly voiced his gratitude for the club putting together a package to sign him in January 2024.
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And although there have been question marks over his fitness at times, he appeared to be thriving on the pitch this term.
Henderson played the first 77 minutes as Ajax saw off Galatasaray on Thursday night.
Bertrand Traore and Kian Fitz-Jim struck in each half despite the Turkish visitors dominating possession.
On-loan striker Victor Osimhen replied in vain for Galatasaray deep in stoppage-time.
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