Henderson joins Chelsea on free transfer

Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson signs for Chelsea after Brentford exit.

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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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