Manchester United have announced the signing of former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes on an 18-month contract, with the option to extend for a further year.
The 32 year-old Spanish shot-stopper has been a free agent since his departure from Barcelona last summer, and has been training with the Red Devils for three months.
It is understood that Valdes will become the club’s back-up choice to international team-mate David De Gea, even-though the keeper has been speculated to leave in recent months.
Valdés said: “It is a real honour to sign for Manchester United. 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.”
United boss Louis Van Gaal said: “I am delighted Víctor has signed for the club.”
“Víctor is a very experienced goalkeeper and his record speaks for itself. 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 number two goalkeeper and is a great addition to the first team.”
By Ollie Brown @olliebrowner
