Jordan Henderson Linked with Shock Steven Gerrard Reunion as a Coach
According to reports, Jordan Henderson is expected to leave Ajax after their Eredivisie title collapse, and a surprise move into coaching alongside Steven Gerrard has been mooted. The former Liverpool captain is reportedly being considered for a role as a player-coach at Rangers, where Gerrard is widely tipped to return to the Ibrox dugout this summer.
This news comes after Henderson’s proposed move to Monaco in January fell through, with the midfielder hitting back at journalists who claimed he had refused to play in order to force through a transfer. "I think it’s bang out of order," he vented. "Ninety-nine percent was nonsense." The transfer was in the works, but ultimately, it was not to be. With Ajax still facing financial issues, they are likely to part ways with their captain after a season that saw them fumble the Eredivisie title in the final week.
As reported by This is Anfield, citing sources from talkSPORT, Henderson’s next opportunity could come in Scotland with a surprise switch to join Gerrard’s coaching staff at Rangers. Gerrard is widely tipped to be returning to the Ibrox dugout this summer, and presenter Jim White reported that he would be supported by Steven Davis as assistant and Henderson as player-coach. This would mean the midfielder splitting his duties between assisting Gerrard as manager and likely serving as his captain on the pitch.
The move would be a significant one for Henderson, who will turn 35 this summer and is likely heading towards a coaching career. He made 45 appearances for Ajax this season in all competitions, starting 36 of those and acting as captain for the majority. However, he would be a prime candidate for a sale as he is understood to be their highest earner. As This is Anfield previously reported, Henderson’s trajectory is likely heading towards coaching, and this move would provide him with an opportunity to develop his skills in a new role.
There is clearly a strong relationship between Henderson and Gerrard, who were teammates at Liverpool for four seasons. Gerrard was Henderson’s captain for 142 appearances, before the former departed for LA Galaxy in 2015. His exit saw him hand the armband to Henderson on a permanent basis, and the Reds went on to win seven trophies with him as captain – including the Premier League and Champions League – before a controversial transfer to Saudi Arabia.
Gerrard and Henderson were reunited at Al-Ettifaq, though Henderson quickly realised his mistake in heading to the Middle East and swiftly pushed for a move to Ajax. With Gerrard set to return to Rangers, appointing Henderson to his staff would allow his former teammate a route back to the UK. As This is Anfield understands, it is feasible that Gerrard would seek to reunite with his former teammate and player again – this time as an assistant.
The potential appointment of Henderson as a player-coach at Rangers would be a shrewd move by Gerrard, who is looking to strengthen his squad ahead of the new season. With Henderson’s experience and leadership qualities, he would be an excellent addition to Gerrard’s coaching staff. As reported by This is Anfield, this move would be a significant coup for Gerrard, who is looking to build a strong team at Rangers. Only time will tell if this rumour comes to fruition, but one thing is certain – Jordan Henderson’s next move will be one to watch.
The news of Henderson’s potential move to Rangers has sent shockwaves through the football community, with many fans eager to see how this story unfolds. As the summer transfer window approaches, one thing is certain – Jordan Henderson’s future is set to be a major talking point. According to This is Anfield, we will be keeping a close eye on this story and providing updates as more information becomes available.
