Liverpool
star Jordan Henderson has signed a new long term deal, according to Liverpool official
site.
Liverpool
vice-captain Jordan Henderson has finally sealed a new deal with the Liverpool
side. The
talks started for the new contract last month between the player and the club’s
officials. The Ex-Sunderland player has committed for further five years, as per the reports.
He
has signed a five year deal which will keep him at Anfield until 2020 summer.
The wage has been increased to £100,000-a-week, according to BBC reports.
The
24-year-old told that he was alaways looking to commit a long term future with
the Reds.
Henderson
told: “It's brilliant news for me to commit my future to this football club.
I think, over the next few years, we can challenge and start winning trophies.”
The
Englishman was signed from Sunderland for a fee around £20million few years
ago, he is currently the vice-captain and from next season he will be taking
the responsibility permanently as Steven Gerrard will leave at the end of the season.
He
has been exceptional for the Reds so far this term, he has netted six and assisted
eight in 31 Premier League appearances.
Meanwhile,
boss Brendan Rodgers said that the owners are focusing on creating a team that
can improve and win trophies in the future.
The
Reds also sealed the new deals for playmaker Philippe Coutinho and forward Daniel
Sturridge earlier this season.
Columnist: Stevan Jones
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