Man Utd confirm season-long loan transfer of keeper Martin Dubravka from Newcastle with option to make deal permanent

MARTIN DUBRAVKA has joined Manchester United on a season-long loan from Newcastle United.

United also have the chance to sign the stopper on a permanent deal after confirming the deal.

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Dubravka said: “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.

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“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!”

The Slovakian will provide backup to David de Gea after Dean Henderson left to join Nottingham Forest for a year.

Joining Dubravka on deadline day is Brazilian winger Antony, who arrives following an £85.5million move from Ajax.

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United have completed five transfers this window, having also brought in Casemiro, Lisandro Martínez, Tyrell Malacia and Christian Eriksen.

The recruitment is said to have impressed Cristiano Ronaldo, who is now braced to join United having spent the summer linked with a move away.

And Ronaldo is expected to be made available for United’s trip to Leicester tonight.

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