Manchester United have announced that they have signed Newcastle United Slovak international goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a one-year loan deal.
“Martin Dubravka has joined Manchester United on a season-long loan from Newcastle United, subject to registration,” United announced in a statement on their website on Thursday.
“The goalkeeper will spend the 2022/23 season here at United with the club having the option to make the transfer permanent.
“The Slovakia international has played over 125 games in the Premier League in the past five seasons, and he has 29 caps for his country.
Speaking on his loan move 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. 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!”
