Dean Henderson swaps United for Forest after securing another premier league loan
Nottingham Forest has announced the signing of Manchester United and England goalkeeper Dean Henderson on a season-long loan.
The 25-year-old has been with Manchester United since the age of 14 and has made 49 Premier League appearances to date.
The England international has earlier spent two seasons on loan at Sheffield United, initially helping the Blades secure promotion and winning the 2018/19 Sky Bet Championship Golden Glove with his performances in the 2019/20 Premier League season leading to a first England senior cap versus the Republic of Ireland.
“Dean is a top-class goalkeeper and he’s hungry for more opportunities to play and to continue to prove himself at the highest level,” said Forest Head Coach Steve Cooper. “He’s played multiple times in the Premier League but has also experienced the Champions League and international football.
“Again, Dean is someone who has attracted a lot of interest from other clubs and we’re delighted that he has chosen Nottingham Forest for our return to the Premier League.”
The Cumbrian joins an illustrious list of England goalkeepers to have played for Forest and he has also represented the Three Lions in four different age groups. He immediately joins up with the Nottingham Forest squad and is part of the pre-season training camp in Spain.
Dean Henderson said after the deal was completed, “I’m absolutely delighted to be joining such a fantastic club with an amazing set of fans and a wonderful history.
“I want to thank the manager and owners at Nottingham Forest for the great opportunity to play for this club in their first season back in the Premier League. I’m really excited to work with everyone at the club from the manager, players and goalkeeper coach Danny Alcock.
“Finally, just a massive thank you to the fans for the welcome I have received and I can’t wait to celebrate some brilliant moments together this coming season.”
