Former Barcelona goalkeeper joins
on free transfer with 18-month
deal to back up De Gea
Manchester United have announced
the signing of goalkeeper Victor
Valdes on a free transfer.
The former Barcelona player, who
was a free agent, has signed an
18-month contract with the option
to extend for a further year. The
32-year-old came through the
ranks of the Barcelona youth
system, making his senior debut in
2002 and went on to win 21 major
trophies with the side.
"From my short time here I
can already see this is a very
special club"
Victor Valdes
Valdes has 20 caps with Spain and
was part of the squad who won the
2010 FIFA World Cup and Euro
2012. Valdes suffered a knee injury
suffered last season with
Barcelona but proved his fitness
training with United to become the
No.2 goalkeeper behind his
compatriot, David De Gea, at Old
Trafford.
"It is a real honour to sign for
Manchester United," Valdes told
manutd.com . "I would like to thank
Louis van Gaal and the club for
allowing me to do my
rehabilitation and to train with the
team at the Aon Training Complex.
"From my short time here I can
already see this is a very special
club. I worked with Louis van Gaal
during my time at FC Barcelona
and to have the opportunity to
work with him here at Manchester
United is a dream come true."
Van Gaal expressed his delight at
the capture of the goalkeeper.
"Victor is a very experienced
goalkeeper and his record speaks
for itself," the manager said. "I
have said on many occasions that
Manchester United will always be
interested in the best players.
"Victor has remained very
professional throughout his
rehabilitation from injury and has
been very impressive during his
training sessions with the first
team over the past weeks. He joins
the club as the No 2 goalkeeper
and is a great addition to the first
team."
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