New long-term contract for Jordan Henderson

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has signed a new long-term contract which will keep him at the club for the peak years of his career.

The Reds signed Henderson from Sunderland in 2011, when he was just 20 years old, for a fee of around £20million.

He has since gone on to make nearly 300 appearances for Liverpool.

In 2014, upon the departure of club icon Steven Gerrard, he was handed the captaincy.

It has now been confirmed that the Englishman will extend his stay at Anfield well into his 30s.

Speaking to the club website after signing on the dotted line, he hinted at a desire to see out his career at Liverpool.

“I’m very happy to have signed a new contract for a long period of time,” he said. “I’m absolutely delighted.

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“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 hailed his midfield ‘general’ and expressed his admiration for Henderson’s impeccable attitude.

“It is fantastic news but should not be a surprise to anyone – he is perfect for us and we for him, I think,” the boss said.

“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.

MOSCOW, RUSSIA – Tuesday, September 26, 2017: Liverpool’s captain Jordan Henderson leads his side out to face FC Spartak Moscow during the UEFA Champions League Group E match between Spartak Moscow and Liverpool at the Otkrytie Arena. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)

“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.

Klopp is certain that there is more to come from Henderson, who saw his reputation boosted by a series of excellent performances for England at last summer’s World Cup.

“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.”

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