TransferFootball.LondonUnverified source· 3 Aug 2026
Henderson joins Chelsea on free transfer
Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson signs for Chelsea after Brentford exit.
J. Henderson
player
Player
Jordan Henderson
From
Brentford
To
Chelsea
Fee
Free transfer
What happened. Chelsea announced the signing of Jordan Henderson on a free transfer after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated.
- Henderson signed a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
- He will join Xabi Alonso's squad after his summer break.
- He called it a 'huge opportunity' he couldn't turn down.
“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 link up with Chelsea after the World Cup.
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