Jordan Henderson in heated argument with journalist over claims he wanted to leave Ajax

Jordan Henderson defended himself throughout a frosty press convention following Ajax’s 2-1 victory over Feyenoord within the Eredivisie on Sunday.

Kenneth Taylor scored a 94th minute winner for Ajax to ship them as much as second within the Dutch top-flight however the post-match press convention was dominated with questions on Henderson’s future.

The previous Liverpool captain was grilled about his actions earlier than, throughout and after Ajax’s 2-1 win over Galatasaray within the Europa League final Thursday when hypothesis was rife that he can be making a switch to Monaco.

Henderson, who often captains Ajax, gave up the armband for that match and defined his reasoning for doing so.

“The rationale I didn’t put on the armband was due to the data I obtained earlier than the sport. I nonetheless wished to play for the workforce,” he defined, “I mentioned to the supervisor “if you would like me to play, I’ll play” however I didn’t really feel snug being captain of the workforce due to what was happening earlier than the sport and what was being mentioned [about him potentially moving clubs].

“Once I got here off I wasn’t certain whether or not I used to be going to be an Ajax participant the following day or not. We had conversations after the sport, we had conversations the day after, and we got here to the conclusion that the best choice was for us to remain till the top of the season.”

However that was solely the beginning of the troublesome questions Henderson needed to endure because the 34-year-old was quizzed on his obvious lack of purpose celebrations throughout that win.

“I’ve seen that as properly. Have you ever watched them again? What half did I not have a good time?,” he bit again.

“Don’t get me improper I wasn’t myself on Thursday as a result of there was a number of feelings happening. I believe 99% of individuals, in the event that they knew the within info, wouldn’t have performed the sport. But, individuals on this room have questioned my professionalism and me as an individual and I believe it’s bang out of order.”

Henderson then revealed that the rationale Ajax had been in discussions with Monaco was as a result of monetary state of affairs the Dutch membership discover themselves in.

He added: “The one approach the transfer [to Monaco] took place was due to the state of affairs the membership’s in. Everyone knows the monetary downside the membership have gotten, how they should eliminate high earners or become profitable again financially. I believe that’s been the dialogue ever since I walked via the door.

“I hear each different month that I’m being paid an excessive amount of after which when the chance comes for them to do it [sell me] I get the blame and that I’m unprofessional, that I’m making an attempt to say I’m not enjoying. It’s completely unfaithful.

“I’ve been in soccer 16/17 years and also you’re questioning my professionalism? That I’m making an attempt to power my approach out. I believe it’s bang out of order and that it’s individuals making an attempt to guard themselves.”

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The press convention then devolved right into a heated argument between Henderson and a journalist who wished extra particulars in regards to the failed switch whereas the midfielder questioned the reality behind a number of the items written about him.

The midfielder was requested: “Are you able to say why you wished a switch to Monaco?” and a visibly irritated Henderson responded: “Primarily based on what once more?”

“The coach has informed us you wished to go to Monaco.”

“The coach has informed you that I wished to go Monaco.”

“Sure, since you had an enormous provide.”

“As a result of I had an enormous provide? That’s not true.”

“Did Ajax let you know they wished to promote you?”

“Nicely, they had been negotiating so I’d think about they did yeah. They had been negotiating a charge however once more it’s not in regards to the particulars. I do know the reality, I do know what occurred, I’m not providing you with particulars.”

“You say it’s not true so are you able to give particulars about your conversations with Alex [Kroes. Ajax’s technical director]?”

“No, I don’t must. You may although, it seems like you may anyway.”

“I believe you learn it? [a Dutch article concerning a conversation between Henderson and Kroes].”

“Yeah, and it was unfaithful. 99% of it. The bit earlier than the sport and the bit after. It wasn’t him [Kroes who convinced me to stay]. And he didn’t must persuade us, no person satisfied us. It’s not in regards to the particulars, I don’t want to sit down right here and defend.”

The Ajax press officer then moved the dialog on with Henderson answering questions in regards to the subsequent match versus Fortuna Sittard this weekend.