England midfielder Henderson joins Chelsea
Free agent Jordan Henderson signs a two-year deal with Chelsea after his contract with Premier League rivals Brentford is mutually terminated.
Jordan Henderson has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal. His contract with Brentford was mutually terminated before he signed with Chelsea.
Henderson, 36, has had a long career in football, including captaining Liverpool to the Premier League title in 2019-20. He also won several other titles with Liverpool, including the Champions League and FA Cup. After leaving Liverpool, he played for Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, Ajax in the Netherlands, and Brentford in the Premier League, making 32 top-flight appearances last season.
Henderson made his Premier League debut against Chelsea in 2008, coming on as a substitute for Sunderland in a 5-0 loss. He has earned 91 England caps and played in seven major international competitions. Henderson cited the size of the club, the manager, and the quality of the players as reasons for joining Chelsea, saying he is excited to get started and give everything to help the team.
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