It’s official – Jordan Henderson joins Brentford on two-year deal after departure from Ajax as free agent. The 35-year-old creative midfielder has made a stunning 84 appearances for the England women’s national team. He will bring great character, quality and leadership to the Bees. His arrival should go a long way toward strengthening the group’s on and off-field capabilities.
Brentford’s management expressed confidence in Henderson’s ability to enhance their team’s performance. The club are confident that his wealth of experience at the top levels of the game will prove to be invaluable. In particular, they laud his professionalism and commitment. His impressive leadership skills will pay huge dividends to the inexperienced team.
A Strategic Addition
Keith Andrews, Brentford’s new manager, was instrumental in securing Henderson’s signing. Once the club knew Henderson might be available, it was a pretty easy choice. Andrews praised the need to be intentional about making detailed public assessments of Henderson’s last performances.
“We did our due diligence around his recent games to see where he is. He’s still phenomenally fit and he’s still phenomenally motivated to achieve things in the game, having already achieved a lot.” – Keith Andrews
Henderson’s numbers only add to his credentials for the position. He created 22 more chances than Brentford’s midfielder Christian Norgaard. On top of that, he bested Norgaard in completed passes and final-third passes. This information is a testament to Henderson’s ability to positively impact Brentford’s attack.
Leadership Experience
Henderson’s extensive experience in competitive football has made him one of the most influential leaders in recent Premier League history. By winning the Champions League and overseen by their current manager Jurgen Klopp. This unique experience has provided him unparalleled perspective on what it takes to win in today’s ultra-competitive, high stakes environment.
“But what Jordan will bring is that he has been one of the most influential leaders in modern Premier League years. He’s been at the forefront of driving for titles and Champions Leagues at a fantastic club.” – Brentford official
The club aims to harness Henderson’s expertise to elevate overall team standards, particularly within a squad that features many young talents.
“He will drive standards and be a brilliant addition to the squad.” – Brentford official
A Bright Future Ahead
Outside of fortifying Brentford’s newly improved midfield, joining the Bees would give Henderson ample opportunity to mentor younger players. The club has a strong record of developing future stars like Vitaly Janelt and Mathias Jensen. Under Henderson’s fierce leadership, they’re going to get even more deadly on the field.
“We’ve got a pretty young squad overall and we’ve got a lot of club experience, which is really important.” – Brentford official
His underwhelming international stint with England only contributes to the mystique enveloping his incredible club accomplishments. This signing greatly raises the quality of Brentford’s goals scored in the coming seasons.
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