Henderson Joins Brentford Amid Squad Overhaul

Jordan Henderson, aged 35, is set to join Brentford on a two-year contract after mutually terminating his deal with Ajax, marking his return to the Premier League. The former Liverpool and England captain chose Brentford over interest from several English and European clubs. Brentford targeted Henderson to fill the leadership void left by captain Christian Norgaard’s move to Arsenal, the exit of head coach Thomas Frank, and the departure of goalkeeper Mark Flekken, amid a period of major squad transition. Henderson will undergo his medical and complete paperwork over the weekend, though the official announcement will be delayed out of respect for the late Diogo Jota. The move is expected to boost Henderson’s hopes of making England’s 2026 World Cup squad under new manager Thomas Tuchel. Brentford’s new head coach, Keith Andrews, will look to Henderson to anchor the midfield and mentor younger players as the team prepares for pre-season in Portugal.