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Jordan Henderson## Jordan Henderson is set to sign for Chelsea with an official announcement edging closer after Brentford released a club statement
14:07, 29 Jul 2026Updated 14:17, 29 Jul 2026
Brentford have confirmed that Jordan Henderson's contract has been mutually terminated. The midfielder is closing in on a move to Chelsea with fellow veteran Danny Welbeck also set to join from Brighton.
The latter has been given permission to undergo a medical while Henderson's switch is also expected to be finalised soon following Brentford's announcement.
In their club update confirming his exit, Henderson said: 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.
“Coming back to the Premier League was really important to me, and Brentford gave me that chance. I’ll always be thankful for that.
“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.
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"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.
"Most of all, I’d like to thank the supporters. Their backing never changed, and the connection they have with the club is clear to see. They care deeply about Brentford and they support the team in the right way every step of the journey.“Finally, thank you to Matt, Phil, Lee and Keith, every member of staff, and all my team-mates. It’s been a pleasure to work alongside you, and I’ll look back on my time at Brentford with a lot of pride and some great memories.”
In the statement, there is also some comments from director of football Phil Giles which provides some insight into the conversations that took place between all parties.
He is quoted saying: "We agreed that we would sit down after the World Cup and decide what the targets would be for both the club and Jordan in the second year of the contract.
"Following those conversations, it was clear that Jordan’s preference was to try something different in the final years of his playing career. We had always said to him that, should that be the case, we would not stand in his way.
“He therefore leaves after a very successful season, both personally and collectively, with the best wishes and gratitude of myself and everyone at Brentford."
Henderson and Welbeck are set to follow Marco Palestra and Morgan Rogers as confirmed signings for Chelsea. Maxence Lacroix is also set to join from Crystal Palace in a £52m deal.
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