Henderson Stripped of Ajax Captaincy Amid Ultimatum

Jordan Henderson has been stripped of the captaincy at Ajax amid ongoing transfer speculations linking him with Monaco. The 34-year-old midfielder reportedly issued an ultimatum to Ajax, demanding a free release to join Monaco or threatening to cease playing. This led to his captaincy being revoked before Ajax's Europa League match against Galatasaray, with Remko Pasveer taking over as captain. Despite Henderson's desire to move and Monaco's interest, Ajax are reluctant to let him go due to his importance to the team and their financial difficulties. The situation has sparked significant media attention, with former players urging Henderson to publicly address the speculation. Ajax remain firm on their stance, indicating a potential negotiation in the summer instead.