DEAN HENDERSON has sent an emotional goodbye to Sheffield United as he targets David De Gea’s No 1 jersey at Manchester United.
Hendo, 23, spent the last two seasons on loan at the Blades, who were desperate to keep him.
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But he has now returned at Old Trafford — and SunSport revealed he has no intention of being De Gea’s understudy.
Henderson’s announcement came as Aaron Ramsdale had a medical to seal his £18.5million switch from Bournemouth to replace him at Brammall Lane.
In a tribute to Blades fans, Henderson posted on social media: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Sheffield United for the last two years.
“Winning promotion to the Premier League with my brothers and having the season we had this season is something I’ll never forget.
“I would like to thank the manager, my team-mates, backroom staff and, of course, the fans, who have been unbelievable to me.
“I will look back at the last two years as an important chapter in my career.
“I’m grateful to have had a chance to learn with such a class group of lads. I can’t wait for the next chapter.”
Yet Henderson made no mention of where that will be, with Chelsea keen on signing him.
Henderson does not want to be back-up to De Gea and looks set to be given a new £100,000-a-week contract.
Meanwhile, Ramsdale, 22, is returning to the Blades after a three-year spell at the Cherries.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
