Brentford sign Henderson on two-year deal

Brentford have completed the signing of England midfielder and former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson on a two-year contract after his recent departure from Ajax.

Henderson, 35, spent 12 years with Liverpool, where he won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, two League Cups, Community Shield, Super Cup and Club World Cup.

In July 2023, he joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq, managed by former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard, but six months later his contract was cancelled and he joined Ajax.

Last week, the Dutch club agreed to end Henderson’s contract a year early.

The midfielder has featured at three World Cups and three European Championships.

Henderson was appointed an MBE in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to football and to charity.

“When we became aware of Jordan’s availability, it was a pretty simple decision,” said Brentford manager Keith Andrews.

“He’s still phenomenally fit and he’s still phenomenally motivated to achieve things in the game, having already achieved a lot.”

Andrews said it was important to replace the experience lost with the recent departures of Christian Norgaard, Mark Flekken and Ben Mee.

“What Jordan will bring is that he has been one of the most influential leaders in modern Premier League years,” Andrews said. “He’s been at the forefront of driving for titles and Champions Leagues at a fantastic football club.