Jordan Henderson Signs for Brentford on Two-Year Deal

Brentford have signed Jordan Henderson on a two-year deal. This means he is back in the Premier League after leaving Ajax earlier in the week. Henderson will replace Christian Nørgaard as Brentford prepare for a new era.

According to a previous report, Jordan Henderson is leaving Ajax and will be a free agent.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Henderson, who is 35, completed a medical and signed with Brentford after leaving Ajax. The former Liverpool star turned down teams across Europe in order to return to England, with Henderson hoping playing in the Premier League boosts his chances of being involved at the World Cup next year. He will replace Nørgaard, who joined Arsenal. Official confirmation of the move is expected next week, with scheduling pushed back out of respect for former team-mate Diogo Jota’s death earlier this week.

According to a previous report, Christian Nørgaard played 198 games for Brentford.

A SUMMER OF CHANGE FOR BRENTFORD

It has been a summer of change at Brentford. Nørgaard’s departure follows manager Thomas Frank’s exit, with Frank having been replaced by Keith Andrews, who was promoted from set-piece coach to head coach

According to a previous report, Brentford promotes Keith Andrews from set-piece coach to head coach.

The club have also lost starting goalkeeper Mark Flekken, who joined Bayer Leverkusen, while there is interest from Manchester United in Bryan Mbeumo. Despite those problems, they have added Henderson’s vast experience, with the midfielder having played in 431 Premier League matches.

Brentford want around £65 million for Bryan Mbeumo

According to a previous report, Brentford want around £65 million for Bryan Mbeumo.

WHAT’S NEXT?

Brentford will hope the signing of Henderson can provide some calm during a period of turmoil. They finished mid-table last season, narrowly escaping a relegation battle

According to a previous report, Brentford finished 13th last season while their opening league game is against another side in need of some stability in Nottingham Forest that is also experience big changes with the departures of Elanga and Gibbs-White. Brentford will need to improve on last season’s display and Henderson will offer experience in abundance in their attempts to climb the table. Plans to replace Henderson in the market are still unclear.