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Chelsea Lands Veteran Jordan Henderson on 2-Year Deal After Brentford Exit
Chelsea added the 36-year-old midfielder on a two-year deal as it seeks more experience and leadership after a busy summer of signings.
- On Monday, midfielder Jordan Henderson signed a two-year deal with Chelsea after leaving Brentford as a free agent via mutual agreement. The 36-year-old becomes the club's eighth summer signing.
- Henderson previously spent 12 years at Liverpool, winning Premier League and Champions League titles, before stints at Al-Ettifaq and Ajax. He returned to the Premier League last summer at Brentford, making 32 appearances.
- Chelsea officials have altered their transfer approach after grueling seasons, recently signing 35-year-old striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton to add experience under manager Xabi Alonso. The shift prioritizes mentorship alongside youth development.
- Tasked with introducing high standards to the squad, Henderson will compete for rotation minutes. "I'm very excited to get going," the veteran midfielder said of the new challenge.
- Brentford boss Keith Andrews confirmed the mutual departure last week, stating, "We both felt it was the right time for Jordan to pursue his career elsewhere." The agreement came after Henderson's one season at Gtech Community Stadium.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Young-ho = England Premier League (EPL) club Chelsea [regarding] England national football team veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson (36, England...
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English football player Jordan Henderson is a new member of Chelsea, with whom he signed a two-year contract, after terminating cooperation with Brentford by mutual agreement, the club reported.
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Independent EspañolLONDON (AP) — Chelsea signed veteran English midfielder Jordan Henderson on a two-year contract on Monday, following his departure from Brentford last week.
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LONDON (AP) — Chelsea signed veteran England midfielder Jordan Henderson to a two-year contract on Monday following his departure from Brentford last week.
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