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Jordan Henderson has admitted he regrets moving to Saudi Arabia back in the summer.
Henderson, 33, controversially joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq from Liverpool for £12million in July as he became one of several big European names to head to the Middle East.
However, he was heavily criticised for moving to a nation where homosexuality is illegal, with the midfielder previously a big advocate for LGBTQ+ rights during his time at Anfield.
He went onto struggle with Steven Gerrard's side, with Mail Sport reporting in January how Henderson failed to settle at the club due to family reasons as well as discomfort with the climate, while he was also concerned about losing his place in the England squad for this summer’s European Championship.
Henderson terminated his contract and joined Ajax in January, signing a two-and-a-half year deal with the Dutch giants.
Jordan Henderson has admitted he regrets moving to Saudi Arabia back in the summer
Henderson endured a tough six-month spell at Al-Ettifaq after joining for £12m from Liverpool
The England midfielder struggled to settle in the Middle East with Steven Gerrard's outfit
And, speaking to Dutch outlet Parool, Henderson - who was earning a reported £350,000-a-week at Al-Ettifaq - reflected on his stint in the Middle East and revealed he made the wrong decision to head there.
'I now realise that football runs through my blood,' he said.
'The Saudi league is
