Crystal Palace: Dean Henderson signs new lucrative contract as injury return date revealed

Henderson is currently sidelined until after the international break with an ankle injury suffered in pre-season and is likely to pull out of selection when Thomas Tuchel names his Nations League squad.The former Manchester United stopper played through pain for the first three games of the season, but was not in the squad for last weekend’s 3-2 defeat at home to Ipswich Town.New deal: Dean HendersonGettySince signing from Manchester United in August 2023, Henderson has made 119 appearances and recorded 38 clean sheets for Palace, while also winning five senior international caps for England."As well as being an outstanding goalkeeper, Dean is our captain and leader and I’m absolutely delighted that he has extended his contract at Crystal Palace. Here's to even more successful years ahead."Henderson added: “I’m delighted. It’s been an amazing three years – and I’m just so happy to extend my contract. My best years are in front of me and I’m happy to be giving that to Crystal Palace.”