Former Liverpool star Jordan Henderson is already making waves within the Netherlands.
The England worldwide has accomplished an surprising switch to Ajax after terminating his £350,000-a-week contract with Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq. And it seems supporters in Amsterdam are a giant fan of their newest arrival judging by the recognition of his jersey.
That’s after it was reported Henderson’s No6 shirt has bought extra copies than some other participant has of their first week after arriving on the membership. And he is accomplished so inside the first 24 hours of his transfer being confirmed.
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Former Manchester United defender Daley Blind and ex-Southampton winger Dusan Tadic beforehand held the information for Ajax‘s fastest-selling shirts. But it is understood Henderson has already trumped every of these gamers, who are actually at Girona and Fenerbahce, respectively.
Henderson, 33, wore his favoured No14 all through his 12-year keep at Anfield earlier than taking over the No10 at Al-Ettifaq. However, he opted for the No6 with Ajax as a result of truth the No14 was retired in 2007 in tribute to late membership legend Johan Cruyff.
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“I’m happy with the number. I’m not too fussed with numbers and stuff,” stated Henderson in response to being handed the No6. “Fourteen is my number, but obviously that’s a huge number here and that’s not allowed here, I found out.
“I knew. I do know why it’s been retired for Cruyff, which is comprehensible. Everyone right here stated they wish to give us the No6 in order that’s good for me. It’s my son’s birthday as effectively. And my dad, when he performed, was No6 so hopefully it’s a superb omen anyway.”
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Ajax face RKC Waalwijk at house on Sunday, although it is believed Henderson is unlikely to function as he awaits worldwide clearance to play for his new membership. The Sunderland native has signed a two-and-a-half 12 months on the Johan Cruyff Arena, nonetheless, which means followers may have loads of alternatives to see the brand new No6 in motion.