There were murmurs about a link between Manchester United and Ørjan Nyland, but the closest our excellent national team goalkeeper comes to signing in Manchester may have to be with City. Because at Old Trafford, the United gang has already made their choice of backup goalkeeper. The choice has fallen on a 35-year-old Welshman.
In other words, the same age as Nyland, with solid experience. Karl Darlow will be inducted as the new United goalkeeper on Tuesday, the Welshman will be on a free transfer after his contract with Leeds expired in the summer.
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Karl Darlow signs with Manchester United.
Darlow is proud to have joined Manchester United.
“I am incredibly proud to sign for Manchester United. I want to be part of an excellent group of goalkeepers and I’m really looking forward to us being able to push each other and help ensure we maintain the high standards that this club demands,” the 35-year-old begins to the club’s website.
“It’s a very special opportunity. Everyone can see that the club is in an exciting period, and I am looking forward to playing my part, supporting my teammates and helping to drive the team forward,” he says.
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Darlow has been given a contract at United until the summer of 2028, with an option for a further season. The goalkeeper has a solid 110 appearances for Nottingham Forest and 100 for Newcastle, before signing for Leeds in 2023. Here there have been 38 games.
Congratulations!
