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Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a two-year contract, with the option to extend by a further season.<\/b><\/p>\n
The move is likely to lead to the Old Trafford exit of Turkey international Altay Bayindir, who came close to joining Besiktas in January.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
Darlow finished the season as Daniel Farke’s first-choice keeper.<\/p>\n
The 35-year-old Wales international has played a total of 279 games at club level and has 15 caps.<\/p>\n
“I am extremely proud to sign for Manchester United,” he said.<\/p>\n
“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.”<\/p>\n
Darlow is likely to start the season as deputy to first choice Senne Lammens.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n