Saudi Arabia, the beginning of the end?

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By: Manu Tournoux

Saudi Arabia, the beginning of the end?

After the departure of Jordan Henderson, new Ajax player, another resident of the Saudi championship is considering leaving the Saudi Pro League.

Jordan Henderson is a phenomenon at Ajax. In 24 hours, the jersey bearing the name of the English midfielder became the best-selling in the history of the biggest club in the Netherlands, notably a four-time winner of the C1.

Henderson found in Amsterdam, where he signed up on Thursday until 2026, a sort of refuge after wanting to leave Saudi Arabia. The 33-year-old player with 81 caps with the Three Lions was able to be released by Al-Ettifaq, whom he joined in the summer of 2023 from Liverpool.

“ Many players are not satisfied”

Aymeric Laporte would consider imitating his English colleague if the situation did not improve. The Spanish central defender had quite clear words when questioned by Ace. “ Many players are not satisfied,” noted the Al-Nassr player when talking about the residents of the Saudi Pro League.

Laporte will make enemies

The player of French origin generally points to amateurism on the part of the leaders of the Saudi championship. “ This lack of preparation is in every sense of the word, but also in everyday life. They take everything lightly… You negotiate something and they don’t accept it after you sign it. They fight you…”

Aymeric Laporte says he is not considering leaving but… “ I’m already disappointed in such a short time, we wonder what to do. This moment to leave has not yet arrived, but it could become so in the future if this dynamic continues. »

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.