Jordan Henderson is back! Brentford win race to bring ex-Liverpool captain back to Premier League after ending Ajax spell early

Henderson has agreed to join Brentford on a two-year contract after leaving Ajax by mutual consent, as per The Athletic. The 35-year-old became a free agent after cutting his contract short with Ajax. Henderson attracted interest from several European clubs, but made a Premier League return his top priority. The reports have suggested Brentford have completed his medical and paperwork, with an official announcement expected next week out of respect for Diogo Jota’s family.

Henderson will replace departing Brentford captain Christian Norgaard, who recently joined Arsenal in a high-profile move. Brentford are undergoing significant change this summer, with manager Thomas Frank gone and key players like Mark Flekken and Bryan Mbeumo also leaving or pushing for exits. Henderson brings leadership, top-level experience, and a winning pedigree to a squad in transition.

The ex-Liverpool captain made 492 appearances for the Reds, lifting the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup during his 12-year stay. Henderson featured for England again this summer under new manager Thomas Tuchel and hopes to push for the 2026 World Cup squad.

Brentford will formally unveil Henderson next week once mourning for Jota has concluded. He is expected to link up with the squad ahead of their pre-season training camp as the Bees rebuild under new leadership. Henderson will likely be handed the armband and play a central role in guiding Brentford through this transitional period.