Jordan Henderson Loses Ajax Captaincy as Monaco Transfer Looms

In a surprising turn of events, Jordan Henderson, the 34-year-old English midfielder, was relieved of his captaincy duties during Ajax’s UEFA Europa League match against Galatasaray on Thursday night. This development comes amid ongoing transfer negotiations between Henderson and AS Monaco.

The former Liverpool star has reportedly expressed interest in joining the Ligue 1 side, giving his approval for a potential move to the French Riviera. However, Ajax seems less enthusiastic about the prospect, as evidenced by their decision to strip Henderson of the captain’s armband.

It remains unclear whether this action is a form of punishment or simply a precautionary measure due to the uncertainty surrounding Henderson’s future at the Amsterdam-based club. Despite Ajax’s apparent reluctance, Monaco continues to engage in talks with the Dutch team, aiming to secure Henderson’s signature before the January transfer window closes.

French sports daily L’Équipe reports that Monaco is optimistic about their chances of bringing the experienced midfielder to the Stade Louis II. As negotiations progress, all eyes will be on Henderson’s next move and whether he will trade the Eredivisie for Ligue 1 in the coming days.