England midfielder Henderson joins Chelsea
Summary
Jordan Henderson, a 36-year-old England midfielder, has joined Chelsea on a two-year contract after leaving Brentford. He has a long career including captaining Liverpool to major trophies and playing in four World Cups for England.Key Facts
- Henderson signed a two-year deal with Chelsea following the end of his contract at Brentford.
- He previously played for Liverpool, winning the Premier League, Champions League, and other trophies.
- Henderson had brief spells at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq and Dutch club Ajax before returning to the Premier League with Brentford.
- He has earned 91 England caps and played in seven major international tournaments, including the European Championship final in 2021.
- In 2023, he became the first Englishman to appear in four different World Cups.
- Henderson was injured in the 2024 World Cup after a broken arm caused by a fall near the pitch.
- Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League last season and have a new manager, Xabi Alonso.
- Henderson is the ninth new player Chelsea has signed this summer, including big-money transfers like Morgan Rogers and Maxence Lacroix.
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