Jordan Henderson set to join Brentford after leaving Ajax
The 35 year old agreed an early exit from his contract with the Dutch side
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is set to join Brentford after leaving Ajax - and not return to Sunderland.
The 35-year-old will be heading back to England after agreeing an early exit from his contract with the Dutch side, which still had a year remaining.
Former Sunderland midfielder and Liverpool captain Henderson, understood to have agreed a two-year deal, is set to bolster the Bees midfield following the departure of captain Christian Norgaard to Arsenal.
Henderson left Liverpool in 2023, having lifted the Premier League trophy alongside winning the Champions League and FA Cup during a 12-year stay at Anfield.
However, his move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq was short-lived, and he headed back to Europe with Ajax in January last year.
Despite missing out on England's squad for Euro 2024, Henderson was brought back into the national team by new boss Thomas Tuchel as he plans for the 2026 World Cup.
Brentford are continuing a summer rebuild under new head coach Keith Andrews following the departure of Thomas Frank to Tottenham.