Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHenderson has signed for Chelsea (Reuters)Jordan Henderson, the 36-year-old England international, has completed a move to Chelsea on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal with the club. His transfer follows the mutual termination of his contract with Brentford and marks Chelsea's eighth first-team acquisition this summer. Henderson expressed significant enthusiasm for joining Chelsea, citing the club's stature, his admiration for manager Xabi Alonso, and the ownership's ambition for success. This signing indicates a shift in Chelsea's transfer strategy, balancing their previous youth-focused approach with the addition of experienced players, having also signed Danny Welbeck over the weekend.Henderson brings extensive experience, having spent 12 years at Liverpool, where he captained the team to Premier League and Champions League titles, before brief stints at Al-Ettifaq and Ajax. In fullJordan Henderson joins Chelsea on free transfer after leaving BrentfordMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

The club's need for leadership and role models in a young squad is behind the signings of Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson

Former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has completed a move to Chelsea at the age of 36, having been allowed to leave Brentford for nothing midway through his contract

Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has signed a two-year deal with Chelsea