England midfielder Jordan Henderson has completed his free-transfer switch to Brentford.

The former Liverpool title-winning captain, 35, has agreed a two-year contract in west London.

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Henderson is Brentford's fifth signing of the summer after Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher, Romelle Donovan, Michael Kayode and Antoni Milambo.

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New Bees boss Keith Andrews moved for Henderson after losing Danish midfielder Christian Norgaard to Arsenal.

"When we became aware of Jordan's availability, it was a pretty simple decision," the former Republic of Ireland midfielder and assistant manager told the Bees’ website.



He’s still phenomenally fit and he’s still phenomenally motivated to achieve things in the game, having already achieved a lot.

"With the void of experienced players leaving the building – Christian Norgaard, Mark Flekken and Ben Mee – it was important to replace that.


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