Brentford FC

·29 July 2026

Brentford FC

·29 July 2026

Henderson said: “I am leaving Brentford with deep gratitude for the opportunity the club gave me, and for the support and care shown to me and my family from the very first day.

“Getting back to the Premier League was extremely important to me, and Brentford gave me that chance. I will always be thankful for that.

“I hope I was able to do my bit in helping the team through an important stage for the club. We achieved a great deal together last season, and it is something everyone involved should be proud of.

“Brentford is a special football club. It is ambitious, progressive and full of good people. From the owners and leadership, to the coaching staff, the players and everyone working behind the scenes, it has been a privilege to be part of it.

“Above all, I would like to thank the supporters. Their backing never changed, and the bond they have with the club is there for all to see. They care deeply about Brentford and they support the team in the right way at every step of the journey.

“Finally, thank you to Matt, Phil, Lee and Keith, every member of staff, and all my team-mates. It has been a pleasure to work alongside you, and I will look back on my time at Brentford with a lot of pride and some wonderful memories.”

'I am leaving Brentford with deep gratitude for the opportunity the club gave me, and for the support and care shown to me and my family from the very first day'

Henderson made his Brentford debut against Nottingham Forest on the opening day of the Premier League season, before making his first start in a 1-0 win over Aston Villa at Gtech Community Stadium the following week.

He was named Brentford’s Player of the Month for September after starting all three of the Bees’ Premier League matches and providing assists against Chelsea and Manchester United.

Henderson’s first and only goal for the club came in December’s 1-1 draw with Leeds United, when he finished from Rico Henry’s cross to put the Bees ahead at the Gtech.

The midfielder returned from injury in the closing weeks of the campaign and started against former club Liverpool on the final day, as a 1-1 draw at Anfield secured a ninth-place Premier League finish for the Bees.

Henderson was also included in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

He made history at the tournament when he became the first England men’s player to appear at seven major tournaments, as the Three Lions finished third in North America.

Brentford director of football Phil Giles said: “Jordan signed for us last summer on a two-year deal.

“The plan we agreed at the time was for Jordan to bring his experience to the team and help the club secure a strong Premier League finish. In return, the club committed to helping Jordan get into the England squad for the World Cup while remaining an elite Premier League midfielder. All of those targets were achieved.

“We also 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.

“After those talks, it became clear that Jordan wanted to try something different in the final years of his playing career. We had always told him that, if that was 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.”

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews added: “After the departure of our club captain Christian Nørgaard to Arsenal, and with Vitaly Janelt not fit enough to start the season, Jordan was a very important signing for us because he brought elite-level experience.

“He played a major role in some memorable performances, especially in the early part of the season as we were building a new team.

“He had an unrelenting desire to represent England at the World Cup in the summer and it was always part of the plan for us to discuss the next chapter for him and what it would look like.

“Taking into account Jordan’s ambitions and where our squad is currently, we both felt it was the right time for Jordan to continue his career elsewhere.

“It has been a pleasure working with Jordan and I sincerely wish him every success.”

'Taking into account Jordan’s ambitions and where our squad is currently, we both felt it was the right time for Jordan to continue his career elsewhere'

Henderson began his career with boyhood club Sunderland before joining Liverpool in 2011, where he made 492 appearances and scored 33 goals.

He took over from Steven Gerrard as Liverpool captain in 2015 and went on to win six major trophies as skipper, including the Champions League and Premier League.

After leaving Liverpool in 2023, Henderson had spells with Al-Ettifaq and Ajax before returning to the Premier League with Brentford.

He made his senior England debut in 2010 and has represented the Three Lions at four World Cups and three European Championships. He was named England Men’s Player of the Year in 2019.

Henderson was appointed an MBE in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to football and charity.

Everyone at Brentford would like to thank Jordan for his contribution during his time with the club and wish him well for the future.