Jordan Henderson’s disastrous move to Saudi Arabia provides valuable lessons

When most players arrive at Ajax, even as opposition, they are usually struck by the profound sense of football history. That might only deepen a sense of regret for Jordan Henderson, who completed his move to Amsterdam on Thursday.

This is what he could have had, without all the damage to his reputation. The contrast with his current football surroundings will make it worse.

While Ajax are steeped in football history, a lot of (SPL) facilities looked like they were from another age. The sense, according to a few figures who have been there, was