Former Premier League keeper Henderson makes a return to Charlton after two seasons at Palace
Charlton Athletic have signed former Addick and Crystal Palace keeper Stephen Henderson.
The popular goalkeeper played 54 games for Charlton between 2014 and 2016 before moving to Nottingham Forest and then two seasons at Selhurst Park under Roy Hodgson.
He becomes the Addicks 13th signing of the summer after Senegal international left back Pape Souare signed for Charlton on Monday.
The 33-year-old has been training with the club for the last five weeks and signed a one-year contract. He said: “It feels really good to be back. It’s a great atmosphere, good staff, there are really positive vibes and I’m just really blessed that I’ve been given another opportunity at such a great club.”
Henderson has been capped by the Republic of Ireland at under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-21 levels.
He comes from a noted Irish goalkeeping family, his grandfather Paddy, his father, also Stephen, along with his two uncles, Dave and Wayne, are all former goalkeepers.
Henderson was called up to the senior national team for a February 2012 friendly match against the Czech Republic, for which he was an unused substitute.