Former Liverpool captain Henderson joins Brentford after Ajax exit

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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa Conference League - Round of 16 - Second Leg - Aston Villa v Ajax Amsterdam - Villa Park, Birmingham, Britain - March 14, 2024 Ajax Amsterdams Jordan Henderson after the match REUTERS/Hannah Mckay/File Photo

England and ex-Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has signed a two-year deal with Brentford, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, following his departure from Dutch club AFC Ajax.

Ajax confirmed the termination of Hendersons contract, initially set to run until June next year, with immediate effect on Thursday.

The 35-year-old will strengthen Brentfords options in midfield following their former captain Christian Norgaards move to Arsenal.

Im delighted that Im here, Im very excited to get started and get going... it was clear for me that I wanted to come here and it was an easy decision in the end, Henderson said in a statement.

Ill try my best to pass on my experiences, especially to the younger players. But, at the same time, I still need to perform and do my job on the pitch.

Its a given that Ill help everybody around me but, even at my age, you can still learn a lot, you can still improve, and you can still get better, which is what I want to do at this club.

Henderson returns to the Premier League after a two-year absence, having left Liverpool in 2023 for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq, a stint that lasted only