Jordan Henderson's exit from Ajax has been confirmed with the England midfielder describing it as an honour "to represent this incredible institution."

England midfielder Jordan Henderson has left Ajax after the club agreed to end his contract early following a year and a half in the Netherlands.Henderson had a year to run on his Ajax deal, but the club said Thursday it "cooperated with the player’s request to terminate the current employment contract.

England international Jordan Henderson is to leave Ajax Amsterdam on a free transfer after 18 months at the club, Dutch media said on Wednesday.