Jordan Henderson has reached an agreement to join Brentford following his departure from Ajax by mutual consent.
The 35-year-old England international attracted interest from clubs across Europe but has chosen to return to the Premier League.
The former Liverpool captain's contract with the Dutch giants was terminated by mutual agreement, bringing an end to his time in the Eredivisie.
Henderson made the decision to prioritise a move back to English football, with Brentford emerging victorious in the race to secure his signature.
Jordan Henderson has reached an agreement to join Brentford following his departure from Ajax by mutual consent
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The experienced midfielder will complete his medical examinations and finalise the necessary paperwork over the weekend, according to The Athletic.
However, the official announcement of Henderson's move to Brentford will not come until next week. This delay is a mark of respect for his former team-mate Diogo Jota and his family, following the Liverpool player's tragic death at the age of 28 earlier this month.
The 28-year-old died in a car accident alongside his brother Andre. Henderson was among several former team-mates who paid tribute to Jota outside Anfield.
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Henderson's move to Brentford marks the latest chapter in a career that has taken several unexpected turns since leaving Liverpool in 2023.
The midfielder joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq but his stint in the Middle East lasted just six months.
He subsequently signed for Ajax, where he featured in 57 matches for the Amsterdam club.
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Despite establishing himself in the Dutch capital, Henderson has now opted to terminate his contract and return to familiar surroundings in the Premier League.
Brentford identified Henderson as the ideal replacement for Christian Norgaard, who recently completed a move to Arsenal.
The west London club moved swiftly to secure the services of the experienced midfielder.
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Speaking after leaving Ajax, Henderson said: "I would like to express my immense gratitude to everyone associated with Ajax for giving me the opportunity to represent this incredible institution over the past few years.
"To play for this club was an honour in itself. To have the privilege of captaining it was even more so.
"My only regret is that we didn't deliver more success for the amazing supporters. They deserve to be celebrating major titles again, and I’m sure that time will come soon."
Jordan Henderson recently left Ajax after 18 months with the Dutch side
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Ajax chief Alex Kroes added: "Jordan was a true captain for us, both on and off the pitch.
"A top international player who, through his mentality and leadership qualities, made a significant contribution to our qualification for the UEFA Champions League and further development of Ajax's elite sporting culture.
"Jordan has meant a great deal to Ajax, and we are grateful to him for that. We wish him all the best as he continues his impressive career."