Brentford confirm Jordan Henderson exit as Chelsea close in on free transfer

[p]It was reported by [a href="https://x.com/David_Ornstein/status/2081792914003292358"]The Athletic[/a] on Monday, July 27th that [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/chelsea/4fGZN2oK/"]Chelsea[/a] were keen on deals for veteran players [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/welbeck-danny/86PvpO11/"]Danny Welbeck[/a] and [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/henderson-jordan/UFMlUD6r/"]Jordan Henderson[/a].[/p][p]Those appear to have progressed, with [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/brentford/xYe7DwID/"]Brentford[/a] confirming that Henderson will become a free agent after just one season at the club.[/p][p]The England international arrived from [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/ajax/8UOvIwnb/"]Ajax[/a] last summer and played 34 times across all competitions, securing himself a spot in the Three Lions' World Cup squad.[/p][p][b]“I leave Brentford with a lot of gratitude for the opportunity the club gave me, and for the support and care shown to me and my family from day one,"[/b] Henderson said.[/p][p][b]“Coming back to the Premier League was really important to me, and Brentford gave me that chance. I’ll always be thankful for that.[/b][/p][embed guid="00b06d13-43b8-4789-98fc-19ebfd5e61e1" url="https://x.com/BrentfordFC/status/2082451078998794262" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]“I hope I was able to play my part in helping the team through an important period for the club. We achieved a lot together last season, and it’s something everyone involved should be proud of.[/b][/p][p][b]“Brentford is a special football club. It’s ambitious, progressive and full of good people. From the owners and leadership, to the coaching staff, the players and everyone behind the scenes, it’s been a privilege to be part of it."[/b][/p][p]His departure opens the door for a move to Chelsea, despite still recovering from an arm injury suffered whilst at the World Cup with England.[/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/news/transfer-news-live-tracker-updates/8QqUWm3n/"]Follow all the transfer news LIVE this summer[/a][/b].[/p]