'A huge opportunity I couldn't turn down' - Henderson on joining Blues

[Getty Images] Jordan Henderson says joining Chelsea "was a huge opportunity" and one that he just couldn't turn down. The 36-year-old midfielder joins the Blues after reaching a mutual agreement with Brentford to terminate his contract. Like Danny Welbeck, Henderson has signed a two-year-deal. "Given the size of the club, the manager, who I have great admiration for, and the quality of the players, this was a huge opportunity I couldn't turn down," Henderson said. "I was also so impressed with how much the ownership want Chelsea to be successful and move in the right direction. "For me, it's about giving everything every single day, both on and off the field, to help the players around me and the team as much as possible. I'm very excited to get going." Henderson joined Brentford last summer after spells abroad with Dutch side Ajax and Saudi club Al Ettifaq. That followed a hugely successful spell at Liverpool , where he won six major honours, including the Champions League and Premier League. He made 34 appearances for the Bees across all competitions, with the club finishing ninth in the Premier League.