After Welbeck, Chelsea also closes deal for Henderson

Chelsea has secured the signings of 35-year-old Danny Welbeck and 36-year-old Jordan Henderson to bolster the squad's experience under manager Xabi Alonso. Henderson, the former Liverpool captain who played for Brentford last season, has agreed to a contract lasting until June 2028. Alonso specifically targeted these veteran English players to provide leadership both on the pitch and in the locker room for the upcoming campaign.