KEHINDE FAJOBI
Goalkeeper Dean Henderson has joined Nottingham Forest on a five-year loan deal from Manchester United.
The 25-year-old is Nottingham Forest’s second summer signing as they embark on their first Premier League campaign since 1998/99.
Henderson had been in the shadows of first-choice goalkeeper De Gea at Manchester United, failing to make a single Premier League appearance during the 2021/22 season.
Reacting to the signing, Henderson said: “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.”
Forest manager Steve Cooper told the club’s official website: “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.
“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 to join Nottingham Forest for our return to the Premier League.”