Manchester Utnited Sign Victor Valdes

Former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has signed for Manchester United as “the number two goalkeeper”, said manager Louis van Gaal.
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The 32-year-old Spain international has penned an 18-month deal, with the option of another year.
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Valdes had been training with United as he recovered from a serious knee injury after his Barca contract expired.
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“I can already see this is a very special club,” said Valdes, who will deputise for David De Gea.
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“I worked with Louis van Gaal during my time at Barcelona and to have the opportunity to work with him here at Manchester United is a dream come true.”
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Van Gaal said that Valdes had been “very impressive” during training.
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“He joins the club as the number two goalkeeper and is a great addition to the first team,” the Dutchman added.
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Valdes’s arrival has caused some to question about the future of 24-year-old first-choice goalkeeper De Gea, who was the club’s player of the year last season.
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His contract is due to expire in 2016, although senior United sources have said they were relaxed about him signing an extension to that deal.
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However, Valdes’ arrival could lead to reserve keeper Anders Lindegaard leaving Old Trafford.
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The Denmark international, 30, arrived in a £3.5m deal in January 2011 but has made only 19 Premier League appearances.
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United’s two other goalkeeping options are 21-year-old Sam Johnstone, who is on loan at Doncaster, and 24-year-old Ben Amos, who was criticised by Van Gaal for letting in Miralem Pjanic’s 60-yard lob against Roma in pre-season.
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Before last season started, Valdes confirmed he would leave Barcelona at the end of that campaign.
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However, he tore an anterior cruciate ligament in March and missed the World Cup.