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“Selfless” £75,000-per-week star now open to SoL move with Sunderland keen
Promotion Secured, Sunderland Eye Fairytale Reunion as Jordan Henderson Opens Door to Return
Sunderland’s dramatic return to the Premier League has been followed by another major boost: one of their key summer targets, Jordan Henderson, is now reportedly open to a move back to the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland Seal Premier League Return
In a heart-stopping play-off final at Wembley, Sunderland stunned Sheffield United in the dying moments of the match.
A late strike from Tommy Watson sealed a comeback win and sent the Black Cats back to the Premier League for the first time in eight years.
Manager Régis Le Bris, in his debut season, masterminded the promotion campaign and praised the unity within the club after the victory.
“It feels fantastic to have lived this moment with our fans,” said Le Bris. “The players, staff, and everyone at the club believed in this journey. There were highs and lows, but together we stayed focused. Now we look ahead to the next chapter.”
Top Flight Survival the Next Challenge
Returning to the Premier League presents an uphill battle for Sunderland.
The last six promoted clubs have all been relegated in their first season, highlighting the challenge ahead. However, adding proven Premier League experience could be vital—and few players offer more of that than Jordan Henderson.
Henderson Open to Sunderland Comeback
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, former Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson is now open to rejoining the club that launched his career.
Sunderland are reportedly eager to bring him back, with talkSPORT noting that the club believes the veteran would bring essential leadership and experience to their youthful squad.
The 33-year-old is expected to leave Ajax this summer after an 18-month stint in the Netherlands.
His career has taken many twists—moving from Liverpool to Saudi Arabia’s Al Ettifaq before joining Ajax—but a return to Sunderland would bring his journey full circle.
Despite criticism following his move to Saudi Arabia, Henderson’s quality and leadership credentials remain intact. He’s since re-entered the England national team under manager Thomas Tuchel, proving he can still perform at a high level.
With a weekly salary of £75,000, Henderson wouldn’t come cheap, but his trophy-laden past and professionalism could make him a valuable asset in Sunderland’s survival push.
Dubbed “selfless” by Steven Gerrard in 2019, the former Liverpool captain may now have the opportunity to write the perfect final chapter to his career—back where it all began.
