Jordan Henderson has received his work permit. The Amsterdam club shared a video on social channels showing the acquisition of English in training clothes and entering the De Toekomst training field.
Jordan Henderson’s work permit process took quite a long time because Britain is no longer part of the European Union. Therefore, a professional football player from outside the EU must have a so-called GVVA (combined residence permit and work permit).
Ajax took over Henderson on a free transfer from Al Ettifaq last week. The 33-year-old midfielder watched the home win against RKC Waalwijk (4-1) from the stands.
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Now that the 81-time England international’s work permit has been cleared, you can expect him to make his debut for Ajax this weekend. However, there are some possible downsides. For example, Heracles plays its home games on artificial grass. Not exactly ideal for an older Henderson who doesn’t have much experience with this surface.
Moreover, the physical condition of Amsterdam’s new star is not yet clear. Henderson last played on December 28. On behalf of his previous employer, Saudi Al-Ettifaq, he played the competition match with Al-Hazem (1-1).
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