Dean Henderson Set to Return to Manchester United
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has confirmed he will not be extending his loan deal with Sheffield United for a third season. The 23-year-old who joined the Blades in 2018 made 86 appearances for Sheffield United, he helped them in the Championship as they gained promotion to the Premier League in his first year.
Sheffield United finished in the ninth place position with Dean Henderson winning the best goalie of the season and attracting many top English Premier clubs with his efforts. The goalkeeper wrote on social media saying he “can’t wait for the next chapter”. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Sheffield United for the last two years.”
“Winning promotion to the Premier League with my brothers and having the season we had this season is something I will never forget. “I would like to thank the manager, my team-mates, the backroom staff and of course, the fans, who have been unbelievable towards me. “I will look back at the last two years as an important chapter in my career and more than anything, I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to learn and develop with such a class group of lads.”
Henderson has been with Manchester United since the age of 14 and received his first England call-up in October 2019. Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said in June that Henderson will “eventually end up as England and Manchester United number one”. Earlier this week, Sheffield United signed their former goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Bournemouth which means they are already set to the goalkeeper go.