Manchester United announced on Wednesday that Dean Henderson has signed a new five-year contract extension, which will keep him at the club until June 2025, with the option to extend for a further year.
Henderson, who has been named in the England squad for the upcoming September internationals, is a product of United’s Academy and has been at the club since the age of 14.United’s current No.1 De Gea will have strong competition this year, the added pressure will bring best out of Spaniard.
The goalkeeper kept 13 clean sheets in the Premier League last season, the joint-third highest in the division, and was nominated for the Premier League Young Player of the Season award.
United is in good position after securing new extension, they have a luxury of two world class goal keepers at their disposals.
Dean Henderson,Goal Keeper:
“The pathway that I have been on for the past five years has been fantastic for my development and the invaluable loan period at Sheffield United has been part of that.
“The goalkeeping department at United is excellent; there are three top-level goalkeepers who have achieved so much in the game and I look forward to working with the group. The faith that the manager and the club have shown in me with this contract means a lot to me and will continue my progression as a goalkeeper.
“I’ll be giving everything to improve every day so that I can play as many games as possible for this great club.Now I am looking forward to joining up with the England squad and then preparing for the season ahead.”
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer,United Manager :
“We are delighted that Dean has signed his new contract. He had another great season at Sheffield United, where he gained a lot of experience and grew both as a player and a person.Dean is a fantastic young keeper with the attitude and work-rate to keep improving every day.
“We are in a strong position within the goalkeeping department and that gives us the competition for places that we are looking for in the squad. Dean is another great example of the type of player who has come through the Academy and truly understands what it means to be at Manchester United.
“We are all looking forward to working with Dean and continuing to develop his talent.”
