Jordan Henderson has officially signed with Chelsea on a two-year contract following the mutual termination of his deal with Brentford. The England midfielder, who is 36 years old, previously captained Liverpool to a Premier League title in the 2019-20 season and has a remarkable trophy cabinet that includes the Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup twice, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup during his tenure at Anfield.

Career Journey

After moving to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq in 2023, Henderson joined Dutch side Ajax in January 2024 before returning to the Premier League with Brentford last summer. He made 32 appearances in the top flight during the 2025-26 season. Reflecting on his new opportunity at Chelsea, Henderson expressed his admiration for the club's size, manager Xabi Alonso, and the quality of the squad, stating, "this was a huge opportunity I couldn't turn down." He emphasized his commitment to contributing to the team both on and off the field.

International Experience

Henderson began his professional career at Sunderland, making his Premier League debut as a substitute in a match against Chelsea on November 1, 2008. He has earned 91 caps for the England national team since his debut in 2010, participating in seven major international tournaments. Notably, he played in the final of the European Championship in 2021, where England lost to Italy on penalties. This summer, he became the first English player to appear in four different World Cups, although his participation was limited due to a broken arm sustained in a freak accident during the tournament.

Chelsea, who finished 10th in the Premier League last season, have been active in the transfer market under new manager Xabi Alonso, with Henderson being the 10th player to join the squad this summer. The club has also secured a club-record £117 million deal for England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, alongside other notable signings.