Ajax Suffers Late Collapse, PSV Clinches Dutch Eredivisie Title

Jordan Henderson's tenure at Ajax has culminated in a dramatic and disappointing end to the Eredivisie season, with Ajax losing the title to PSV Eindhoven after a late-season collapse. Despite holding a nine-point lead with five games remaining and having defeated PSV twice earlier in the season, Ajax managed only two points in their final four matches, including a 99th-minute equalizer conceded to Groningen that handed PSV the advantage. The pressure and poor results led to manager Francesco Farioli's shock resignation after just one season, intensifying the club's turmoil. Henderson, who had moments of personal success including scoring against Twente and being recalled to the England squad, witnessed his team’s implosion from the sidelines due to injury and suspension at critical times. The final day of the season saw Ajax needing a win and help from others, but PSV's victory at Sparta Rotterdam secured them back-to-back titles. The collapse has tarnished Henderson's hopes of lifting his first trophy with Ajax and underscored a turbulent spell marked by high expectations and crushing disappointment.