TransferMirror FootballUnverified source· 3 Aug 2026
Chelsea sign Henderson on two-year deal
Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson joins Chelsea after leaving Brentford for free.
J. Henderson
player
Player
Jordan Henderson
Position
Midfielder
From
Brentford
To
Chelsea
Fee
Free transfer
What happened. Chelsea have completed the signing of Jordan Henderson on a two-year deal after the midfielder was released by Brentford.
- Henderson, 36, had a year left on his Brentford contract.
- He joins to add experience to a young Chelsea squad.
- Danny Welbeck also arrived on Saturday.
“Given the size of the club, the manager, who I have great admiration for, and the quality of the players, this was a huge opportunity I couldn’t turn down.”
— Jordan Henderson
Henderson is expected to bolster Chelsea's midfield under Xabi Alonso.
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