Jordan Henderson departs Brentford after contract termination
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 6:29 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Jordan Henderson has left Brentford following a mutual agreement to terminate his contract, announced on July 29, 2026. The 36-year-old midfielder had joined the club as a free agent from Ajax in July 2025, making 34 appearances and contributing significantly to Brentford's ninth-place Premier League finish last season. His tenure included being named Player of the Month in September and scoring one goal during the campaign. Henderson expressed gratitude for the club's support and mentioned his ambitions for new opportunities in his career, having also been part of England's World Cup squad in 2026. Brentford officials confirmed the decision was made after discussions post-World Cup regarding Henderson's future.
- •Henderson joined Brentford on a free transfer in July 2025.
- •He made 34 appearances during the 2025/26 season.
- •Henderson scored one goal in a 1-1 draw against Leeds United.
- •He was included in England's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- •Brentford finished the season in ninth place in the Premier League.
- 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Jordan Henderson nears Chelsea transfer as Brentford star releases statement after exit
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Liverpool captain has contract officially terminated by verbal agreement
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea target Henderson leaves Brentford
- 2:24 PMESPN Soccer — Henderson leaves Brentford, set for Chelsea move
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Brentford confirm Henderson departure ahead of Chelsea switch
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — “Brentford is a special football club” — Jordan Henderson departs by mutual consent with Chelsea transfer looming
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Henderson leaves Brentford
"Chelsea have received a boost in their pursuit of Jordan Henderson, as Brentford confirm the midfielder has left the club.The 36-year-old only joined the Bees last summer, but has now reached a mutual...
"Brentford have announced that midfielder Jordan Henderson has left the club at once season.The veteran midfielder, who was a part of England's 2026 World Cup squad without entering the field, joined t...
"Jordan Henderson has left Brentford by mutual consent ahead of a proposed transfer to Chelsea.The 36-year-old departs after one season with Brentford, in which he made 34 appearances and scored once.C...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:29 PMJordan Henderson nears Chelsea transfer as Brentford star releases statement after exit
Jordan Henderson has left Brentford after just one season, with the former Liverpool captain set to join Chelsea on a free transfer after his contract was terminated
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 6:00 PMEx-Liverpool captain has contract officially terminated by verbal agreement
Jordan Henderson Leaves Brentford as Chelsea Move NearsJordan Henderson’s short stay at Brentford is over, with the club confirming that his contract has been terminated by mutual consent. The exper...
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 3:25 PMChelsea target Henderson leaves Brentford
Chelsea have received a boost in their pursuit of Jordan Henderson, as Brentford confirm the midfielder has left the club.The 36-year-old only joined the Bees last summer, but has now reached a mutual...
- ESPN SoccerJul 29, 2026, 2:24 PMHenderson leaves Brentford, set for Chelsea move
Jordan Henderson has left Brentford as a free agent after a mutual agreement was reached to terminate his contract, opening the door for Chelsea to sign him.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 2:10 PMBrentford confirm Henderson departure ahead of Chelsea switch
Brentford have announced that midfielder Jordan Henderson has left the club at once season.The veteran midfielder, who was a part of England's 2026 World Cup squad without entering the field, joined t...
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 1:15 PM“Brentford is a special football club” — Jordan Henderson departs by mutual consent with Chelsea transfer looming
Jordan Henderson has left Brentford by mutual consent ahead of a proposed transfer to Chelsea.The 36-year-old departs after one season with Brentford, in which he made 34 appearances and scored once.C...
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 1:00 PMHenderson leaves Brentford
Jordan Henderson has left Brentford after a mutual agreement was reached to terminate his contract.The 36-year-old joined the Bees on a free transfer from Ajax in July 2025 and made 34 appearances in ...
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