Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has signed a new long term deal with the club.
The 28-year-old England international revealed his delight in extending his current contract at the club, which reportedly now runs for five years:
I’m very happy to have signed a new contract for a long period of time. I’m absolutely delighted.It doesn’t seem like too long ago when I signed my first one – it feels like yesterday, really – but a lot has happened since then.
I feel it’s been a progressive journey for me throughout my time here and one I’ve enjoyed so much.There is no other place in the world I would rather play football. I want to be here for as long as I can be. I’m so privileged to have been a part of this club for so long, and hopefully even longer now.
Manager Jurgen Klopp has praised the midfielder in the wake of the deal, telling the club's official website that 'he is perfect for us and we for him':
Jordan embodies entirely what it means to be a Liverpool player in this modern era of football. You can tell through his actions on and off the pitch he treats representing our badge and our shirt as a privilege. He takes nothing for granted and strives to learn and be better for his team at all times.
He carries a lot on his shoulders that people on the outside won’t see, but he embraces that responsibility and that leadership. He is our ‘General’ and I trust him completely.
But the best thing is, I think – in fact, I know – he will get even better in these coming years. And this improvement will come from a very high base already.
Jordan is so important to us and we are very fortunate as a club to have this person commit to us as he has.
For Jordan and his wonderful young family I am really pleased they now know they are part of our Liverpool family for an even longer time.
Henderson has made 284 appearances for the Reds, scoring 24 goals.
