Jordan Henderson have joined Brentford in a two-year deal.

The former Liverpool skipper joined the Bees from Ajax on a free transfer.

Speaking on the Brit's move to Brentford, head coach Keith Andrews expressed optimism in the former Liverpool player's imminent contribution to keeping the team in alignment.

He trusts his leadership skills, given his experience as a captain with Liverpool for nearly a decade from July 10, 2015, when he officially succeeded Steven Gerrard, until his departure in July 2023.

"When we became aware of Jordan’s availability, it was a pretty simple decision.”

“He’s still phenomenally fit and phenomenally motivated… he will drive standards and be a brilliant addition to the squad.” Keith Andrews noted.

Henderson, reacting to this, stated that,

“I’m delighted that I’m here; I’m very excited to get started and get going"

“I’ve always had huge admiration for the club and what they’ve achieved over the last few years… it was an easy decision in the end”, Henderson on why he chose the bees.

Several European and English clubs had eyes on Henderson, but Brentford were the frontrunners as they won the race to sign the former Liverpool skipper.

Playing in the Premier League will provide Henderson with the platform to stay in Thomas Tuchel's England squad before next summer's World Cup.

The deal formalities are expected to be confirmed in the coming days.

The move to Brentford will return Henderson to the Premier League after he left Liverpool in 2023.

During his 12 years at Anfield Henderson won the Premier League - the club's first league title in 30 years - Champions League, FA Cup, two League Cups, Club World Cup, Uefa Super Cup and Community Shield.

Henderson left the Reds to join Al-Ettifaq on July 27, 2023, in a three-year deal worth £700,000 per week, totalling nearly £36.5 million annually.

His pay made him the highest-paid English footballer at the time, but this 'luxury' lasted less than a year when he terminated his contract abruptly after 6 months, citing professional and personal reasons.

Henderson signed with Ajax on a free transfer, allegedly in an attempt to revive his career.

Henderson was left out of Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad, as he had not played for England since 2023.

After Tuchel's appointment as England head coach in January, Henderson has featured in both of the German's squads, making three appearances.