Jordan Henderson's debut for Ajax could be delayed because of Brexit.
The midfielder opted to join the Eredivisie giants earlier this week, having grown fed up with life in Saudi Arabia.
Henderson had previously joined Al-Ettifaq last summer after being deemed surplus to requirements by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
But he's already back in Europe and is eager to help Ajax enjoy a successful season.
Jordan Henderson's Ajax debut could be delayed because of Brexit following his move back to Europe
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After moving to the Dutch titans, however, his debut could now be delayed.
Brexit rules mean John van't Schip's side will have to apply for, and be granted, a work permit before he can wear their iconic red and white colours.
An approval, per the Daily Mail, is expected to be a formality.
However, the process could take up to two weeks - which means Henderson may not be able to make his bow until early February.
If the application can be fast-tracked, there's still a possibility Henderson will be able to play for his new employers sooner.
The 33-year-old is eager to get onto the pitch as quickly as possible following his move.
And Ajax have enjoyed a stunning resurgence having initially struggled for form at the beginning of the season.
Ajax lost five of their first nine league games, with manager Maurice Steijn sacked in October.
Since appointing Van't Schip, however, they've managed to turn their difficult situation around.
Ajax have won six of their last eight matches to rise to fifth in the table, behind only AZ Alkmaar, FC Twente, Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven.
Speaking earlier in the week, meanwhile, Henderson defended his decision to move to Saudi last year.
Many criticised the England international, including LGBTQ+ support groups.
But Henderson said he felt it was the right decision at the time, saying: "It's still a competitive league, it's still a competition.
"I felt this was the right move next for my career and what I wanted to do.
"It was a big decision with how long I had been out in Saudi, but they fully respected the decision.
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Speaking earlier in the week, meanwhile, Henderson defended his decision to move to Saudi last year.
Many criticised the England international, including LGBTQ+ support groups.
But Henderson said he felt it was the right decision at the time, saying: "It's still a competitive league, it's still a competition.
"I felt this was the right move next for my career and what I wanted to do.
"It was a big decision with how long I had been out in Saudi, but they fully respected the decision.
Jordan Henderson can't wait to get started at Ajax following his departure from Saudi Arabia
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"I haven't got a bad word to say about anybody over there in the the league, in the club, the people.
"They tried to make me feel as comfortable possible, and my family.
"I have friends over there that I'll speak to forever.
"So there's still positives to come out of it.
"In the end it didn't turn out the way we both wanted it to but we ended on great terms. We shake hands and move forward."
