Liverpool have announced the new deal
Liverpool Football Club have announced that Jordan Henderson has signed a new long-term deal at the club.
Reports emerged earlier this week that the vice-captain would put pen-to-paper on a new deal and they have today confirmed that he has signed a new long-term deal.
Henderson, who has had two superb seasons for The Reds, was entering the final year of his contract and there was a lot of speculation linking him with a move away from Anfield.
However, the Englishman has put to bed fears about his future by committing to the club for the foreseeable future.
Formal Statements
Speaking to the club’s official site, Henderson said:Â “I’m over the moon that it’s finally done.
“There has been talk about it for a while now. 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.”
Brendan Rodgers also revealed how delighted he was to get the deal over the line.
The manager said: “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.
“The owners are committed to creating a team that can grow, improve and ultimately win together. We have seen some very important contract renewals this season and I’m confident, under Ian Ayre’s stewardship, we will see further commitments made and more exciting talent secured and added to our squad.”
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
