Dean Henderson's first words after signing new Manchester United contract

Dean Henderson has signed a new five-year contract at Manchester United, with the option of a further year.

The academy graduate has put pen to paper on a deal until the summer of 2025 and looks set to remain at the club next season and challenge David de Gea to be the first-choice goalkeeper.

It caps an excellent couple of days for Henderson, who was included in the England squad on Tuesday for Nations League fixtures against Iceland and Denmark.

“The pathway that I have been on for the past five years has been fantastic for my development and the invaluable loan period at Sheffield United has been part of that," said Henderson.

“The goalkeeping department at United is excellent; there are three top-level goalkeepers who have achieved so much in the game and I look forward to working with the group. The faith that the manager and the club have shown in me with this contract means a lot to me and will continue my progression as a goalkeeper.

“I’ll be giving everything to improve every day so that I can play as many games as possible for this great club.

“Now I am looking forward to joining up with the England squad and then preparing for the season ahead.”

Henderson has spent the last two seasons on loan at Sheffield United, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted he will remain at Old Trafford this term to provide competition to De Gea, who had a disappointing season last term.

“We are delighted that Dean has signed his new contract. He had another great season at Sheffield United, where he gained a lot of experience and grew both as a player and a person," said Solskjaer.

“Dean is a fantastic young keeper with the attitude and work-rate to keep improving every day.

“We are in a strong position within the goalkeeping department and that gives us the competition for places that we are looking for in the squad. Dean is another great example of the type of player who has come through the Academy and truly understands what it means to be at Manchester United.

“We are all looking forward to working with Dean and continuing to develop his talent.”