The England international signed on a 18 months Deal. After finding it difficult settling in Saudi Arabia.
“The contract will be valid until June 2026, so a two year and half contract.
NO option, it’s guaranteed deal until 2026.
Huge work by all parties behind the scenes.
…here we go confirmed” report Fabrizio via Twitter.
Al Etiffaq agreed to terminate Jordan Henderson’s contract after only six months.
Henderson played 19 times for Al Ettifaq, who former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard coaches.
The Saudi Pro League, Saudi Arabia Football Federation and Al Ettifaq are happy there has been a quick conclusion so everyone can move forward.
“They know Henderson was a good professional for the club but accept he didn’t settle and respect his desire to leave.
“Once it became clear he wanted to leave, Al Ettifaq did not stand in his way. In fact they fast-tracked his departure so they could do business in this window.
“His contract was terminated on financial conditions which means the club will not really lose out.
“Everyone tried to make it work. It just didn’t. No one is to blame, no one is upset and there are no hard feelings. It’s just part of football and life.”
The former Liverpool captain will now look to help Ajax in the Eredivisie and catch a breather now that he’s back in Europe.
