Jordan Henderson has said he still has the “fire” to play in English football after ending his two-year absence from the Premier League by signing for Brentford.

Brentford have confirmed the acquisition of Jordan Henderson on a free transfer from Ajax. The former Liverpool captain has endured a circuitous career since leaving Merseyside in the summer of 2023. Henderson lasted just six months in Saudi Arabia with Steven Gerrard’s Al Ettifaq before forcing through a move to Ajax.

Brentford have completed the signing of former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson on a two-year deal. The 35-year-old joins Brentford on a free transfer after leaving Dutch giants Ajax at the end of last season. Henderson had considerable interest from clubs across Europe but prioritised a move back to England.