Chelsea signs Jordan Henderson on two-year deal after Brentford exit
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:35 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Chelsea has signed midfielder Jordan Henderson to a two-year contract, announced Monday. The 36-year-old veteran joins following his departure from Brentford. Henderson, a veteran of eight major trophies including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, is Chelsea's oldest signing since BlueCo's acquisition in 2022. He expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity due to the club's ambitions and manager Xabi Alonso's influence. This transfer follows other signings by Chelsea as they prepare for the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.
- •Henderson signed a two-year contract with Chelsea.
- •He previously played for Brentford before joining Chelsea.
- •He has won eight major trophies in his career.
- •Henderson is 36 years old, making him Chelsea's oldest signing since 2022.
- •He is set to join his new teammates ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea sign Henderson on two-year contract
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea lands veteran Jordan Henderson on 2-year deal after Brentford exit
"Chelsea signed veteran England midfielder Jordan Henderson to a two-year contract on Monday following his departure from Brentford last week. The 36-year-old Henderson is Chelsea’s oldest signing since BlueCo took over the club in 2022. “The midfielder, who has won eight trophies in his career, including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, has signed a two-year contract with the Blues and will join his new team-mates ahead of the 2026-27 campaign,” Chelsea said on its website.
"Chelsea have completed the signing of Jordan Henderson on a two-year contract after the England midfielder mutually agreed to terminate his deal with Brentford.The 36-year-old arrives at Stamford Brid...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:35 AMChelsea sign Henderson on two-year contract
Chelsea have completed the signing of Jordan Henderson on a two-year contract after the England midfielder mutually agreed to terminate his deal with Brentford.The 36-year-old arrives at Stamford Brid...
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 5:34 PMChelsea lands veteran Jordan Henderson on 2-year deal after Brentford exit
Chelsea signed veteran England midfielder Jordan Henderson to a two-year contract on Monday following his departure from Brentford last week. The 36-year-old Henderson is Chelsea’s oldest signing since BlueCo took over the club in 2022. “The midfielder, who has won eight trophies in his career, including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, has signed a two-year contract with the Blues and will join his new team-mates ahead of the 2026-27 campaign,” Chelsea said on its website.
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