Karl Henry signs new one year deal

Midfielder joined QPR on a free transfer in July 2013

Director of Football, Les Ferdinand, believes Henry's experience will be key

KARL Henry has agreed a new contract at Loftus Road.





The experienced midfielder, 32, has today (Monday) signed a new one year deal, exercising the option to extend his stay in W12.





Henry joined Rangers on a free transfer in July 2013 and has since made 47 starts and 17 substitute appearances, scoring one goal.





Speaking exclusively to www.qpr.co.uk, Henry expressed his pleasure at putting pen to paper, commenting: “I’m pleased to have taken up my year’s option.





“I’m looking forward to the challenge ahead with this group of players.





“Hopefully we can bounce back from last year’s disappointments and give the fans something positive to shout about.”





Director of Football, Les Ferdinand, believes Henry’s experience will be crucial this season, adding: “Karl showed last season, in a difficult campaign for us, what he can bring to the side, so we’re pleased he’s taken his option up.





“Experienced players are going to be key for us in the Championship this season, especially with the younger signings we’ve already signed this summer.





“Karl’s heart, energy, desire and quality will be really important for us this coming season.”





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