Jordan Henderson, di England midfielder, don comot from Brentford after one season. Di 35-year-old captain bin join di Bees for summer 2023, but now im dey go try something different for di last years of im career.
Henderson tok say: “I leave Brentford with a lot of gratitude for the opportunity the club gave me, and for the support and care shown to me and my family from day one. Coming back to the Premier League was really important to me, and Brentford gave me that chance. I’ll always be thankful for that.”
Im add: “I hope I was able to play my part in helping the team through an important period for the club. We achieved a lot together last season, and it’s something everyone involved should be proud of. Brentford is a special football club. It’s ambitious, progressive and full of good people. From the owners and leadership, to the coaching staff, the players and everyone behind the scenes, it’s been a privilege to be part of it.”
Di midfielder come thank di supporters say: “Their backing never changed, and the connection they have with the club is clear to see. They care deeply about Brentford and they support the team in the right way every step of the journey.”
Henderson make im debut for Brentford against Nottingham Forest for di opening day of Premier League season. Im first start come for 1-0 victory over Aston Villa for Gtech Community Stadium di following week. Di club name am Player of the Month for September after im start all three Premier League games and register assists against Chelsea and Manchester United.
Im first and only goal for di club come for December against Leeds United, when im convert from Rico Henry’s cross to give di Bees lead for Gtech. Di midfielder return from injury for di closing weeks of di campaign and start against former club Liverpool on di final day, as 1-1 draw at Anfield secure ninth-place Premier League finish for di Bees.
Henderson also bin name for Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for di 2026 FIFA World Cup for Canada, Mexico and United States. Im make history during di tournament as im become di first England men’s player to feature at seven major tournaments, as di Three Lions finish third for North America.
Brentford director of football Phil Giles tok: “Jordan signed for us last summer on a two-year deal. The plan we agreed at the time was for Jordan to add his experience to the team and help the club achieve a good Premier League finish. In return, the club committed to helping Jordan get into the England squad for the World Cup while remaining an elite Premier League midfielder. All of those targets were achieved.”
“We also agreed that we would sit down after the World Cup and decide what the targets would be for both the club and Jordan in the second year of the contract. Following those conversations, it was clear that Jordan’s preference was to try something different in the final years of his playing career. We had always said to him that, should that be the case, we would not stand in his way.”
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews add: “Following the departure of our club captain Christian Nørgaard to Arsenal, and with Vitaly Janelt not fit enough to start the season, Jordan was a really important signing for us because he added elite-level experience. He played a big part in some memorable performances, especially in the early part of the season as we were forming a new team.”
“He had an insatiable desire to represent England at the World Cup in the summer and it was always part of the plan for us to discuss the next chapter for him and what it looked like. Taking into consideration Jordan’s ambitions and where our squad is currently, we both felt it was the right time for Jordan to pursue his career elsewhere.”
Henderson begin im career with boyhood club Sunderland before joining Liverpool for 2011, where im make 492 appearances and score 33 goals. Im replace Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain for 2015 and go on to lift six major trophies as skipper, including Champions League and Premier League. After leaving Liverpool for 2023, Henderson have spells with Al-Ettifaq and Ajax before returning to Premier League with Brentford. Im make im senior England debut for 2010 and represent di Three Lions at four World Cups and three European Championships. Im bin name England Men’s Player of the Year for 2019. Henderson bin appoint MBE for 2021 Birthday Honours for services to football and charity.
