Thursday, 23 April 2015
Henderson Signs new deal.
Jordan Henderson has signed a new long-term contract at
Liverpool. The deal will keep the England midfielder
at Anfield for five more years.
Henderson, a £20m signing from Sunderland in 2011, will remain at the club until 2020 and is the latest first-team player to commit his future following the renewals of Daniel Sturridge and Philippe Coutinho earlier this season.
The 24-year-old is Liverpool's vice captain and has been tipped to
become the club skipper when Steven Gerrard leaves for Major
League Soccer in the summer.
Henderson was a key player for the Reds last year as they
challenged for the Premier League title and has established himself as an England international.
Henderson said: "There has been talk about it for a while now. I'm over the moon that it's finally done.
"It's brilliant news for me to commit my future to this football club– I really feel that it's a good time for us to look forward to the future, with the squad we've got, the manager, the size of the club and the fans we've got. I really think, over the next few years, we can challenge and start winning trophies.
"That's the next phase; we've improved massively over the last
few years, and I think the next phase for us is to start challenging
for titles and trophies as well."
Rodgers told the club's website: "Jordan is a brilliant professional
and his dedication to his career and football in general makes him a role model to all young players.
"He has faced adversity in his time at Liverpool, but his
improvement, growth and development is entirely down to his own hunger, commitment and willingness to learn and be better.
"The fact he has made such a long-term commitment to Liverpool is a sign of his belief in what we are looking to do here.
"He will have a crucial role to play as we look to take this side
forward and look to add success to the progress we have made.
"I am very excited about our future and what this group can
achieve together; today's announcement is another important
positive step forward.
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