Jordan Henderson is joining Brentford after deciding not to trigger a one-year extension on his contract at Ajax. The 35-year-old midfielder had various options abroad and in England, including a potential return to Sunderland. However, he opted for Brentford to play under new head coach Keith Andrews, succeeding Thomas Frank. Brentford, having sold Christian Norgaard to Arsenal, needs an experienced player in midfield, a role that Henderson, with over 12 years at Liverpool, is well-suited for.