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Man United sell Dean Henderson to Crystal Palace.
Dean Henderson has secured a five-year contract, binding him to Selhurst Park until 2028, following his departure from Manchester United to join Crystal Palace on a permanent basis.
The goalkeeper’s move marks the end of a substantial 12-year association with the Red Devils, during which he made only 29 appearances for the first team.
During the latter part of the 2020–2021 season, Henderson was granted an opportunity to challenge David de Gea for the starting goalkeeper position but found himself once again on the bench for the following season.
Following a loan spell at Nottingham Forest for the 2022–2023 season, Henderson indicated that his time at Manchester United had come to a close. He joined Crystal Palace at the start of this season as the backup to Andre Onana.
Reports suggest that Crystal Palace has paid £20 million for the 26-year-old goalkeeper. Although Nottingham Forest had expressed interest in re-signing Henderson, the deal did not materialize.
Crystal Palace had been actively seeking a new goalkeeper, as their veteran shot-stopper, Vicente Guaita, sought a transfer.
Henderson will now compete with Sam Johnstone, another England international, for the starting goalkeeper position.
Upon his arrival in south London, Henderson expressed his enthusiasm, stating to CPFC.co.uk: “I’m absolutely delighted and buzzing to be here. I can’t wait to get started. This club has got great fans and has a lot of top players who are hungry to succeed. There’s something being built here, and I really want to be a part of it.”
Now calling at: Crystal Palace 🚉
Welcome, @deanhenderson ❤️💙
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) August 31, 2023