Wales keeper Darlow joins Man Utd after Leeds exit
Manchester United sign veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow after his contract expires at Leeds.
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Karl Darlow made 38 appearances in three seasons for Leeds UnitedBySimon StoneManchester United reporterPublished24 minutes agoManchester United have signed goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a two-year contract, with the option to extend by a further season.The move is likely to lead to the Old Trafford exit of Turkey international Altay Bayindir, who came close to joining Besiktas in January.Darlow's contract at Leeds expired this summer and although he was offered a new deal, he has opted to make the switch across the Pennines.
Leeds did not reference rivals Manchester United in their own statement."Leeds United can confirm Karl Darlow has left the club upon the expiration of his contract to pursue an opportunity elsewhere," Leeds said in a statement."Despite the offer of a new deal to remain in West Yorkshire, the goalkeeper wished to explore a different challenge and leaves the Whites with the best wishes of everyone at Elland Road."
Darlow finished the season as Daniel Farke's first-choice keeper.The 35-year-old Wales international has played a total of 279 games at club level and has 15 caps."I am extremely proud to sign for Manchester United," he said."
I'm joining an excellent group of goalkeepers and I'm really looking forward to all pushing each other to ensure that we maintain the highest standards, which this club demands."Darlow is likely to start the season as deputy to first choice Senne Lammens.With Lammens taking a three-week break after Belgium's World Cup campaign, Darlow is set to play a role during Manchester United's pre-season, which starts against Wrexham in Helsinki on 18 July.
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