Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Martin Dubravka from Newcastle United on a season-long loan deal, the club announced on Thursday.
The 33-year-old will spend the 2022-23 season at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils said to have the option to buy the Slovakia international the next summer.
Dubravka is Erik ten Hag’s second deadline day acquisition, following the £85 million arrival of Ajax forward Antony. Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen, and Tyrell Malacia have already joined the club this summer.
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Dubravka said on joining Manchester United: “To be joining Manchester United is a special moment in my career and I can’t wait to get started, and help the group achieve its ambitions.”
“I am joining an excellent group of goalkeepers with lots of experience in the Premier League, and I know that we will push and support each other to keep our standards at the highest levels.
“The chance to work with David De Gea, alongside Tom Heaton, is one that I am relishing.
“I’d like to sincerely thank everyone at Newcastle United, and especially the fans, for many great experiences over the past four and a half years.
“I enjoyed every minute of my time there and made amazing memories to look back on.
“My focus is now on helping Manchester United, and we’ll see what the future holds after I have given my all this season. I am excited to be here!
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Manchester United’s director of football, John Murtough, stated: ‘Martin has proven himself to be a top Premier League goalkeeper and his experience and personality will be a great addition to our strong goalkeeping group, alongside David, Tom, and our younger keepers. Together, they will create a high-performance environment, with each of them ready to step up and play when called upon.’
Dubravka had requested Newcastle to release him following United’s offer last week. Following his arrival from Burnley, he became Nick Pope’s understudy and desired the opportunity to join to Old Trafford and compete with David de Gea and Tom Heaton.
The goalkeeper had appeared in 130 games for Newcastle in all competitions, recording 37 clean sheets.
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