Dean Henderson completes loan switch to Forest

Nottingham Forest have officially completed the signing of Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson on a season-long loan.

Henderson struggled to get a game at Manchester United last season with David de Gea remerging as one of the club’s most important players. The England international previous impressed during his loan stints to Sheffield United.

“I’m absolutely delighted to be joining such a fantastic club with an amazing set of fans and a wonderful history,” the 25-year-old said.

“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 boss Steve Cooper called Henderson a “top-class goalkeeper” and that his team are “delighted that he has chosen Nottingham Forest for our return to the Premier League.”

There have been no reports so far of a potential buy-out clause for Henderson, who is still highly rated at Old Trafford.

Introducing our second summer signing… ✍️

🌳🔴 #NFFC | #PL pic.twitter.com/er5G2lXx7X

— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) July 2, 2022