Manchester United continues strengthening by closing the deal to sign a surprise player on a free transfer.
Fabrizio Romano, the renowned Italian journalist, declared with his signature phrase HERE WE GO!!! that Manchester United, the Premier League giants, have agreed to sign 35-year-old Welsh goalkeeper Karl Darlow as their new second-choice keeper on a free transfer after his contract with Leeds United expired.
Romano stated that the deal is complete and the official signing will take place this Friday, with Darlow set to sign a contract with Manchester United until June 2029.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick wants to ensure he has a reliable goalkeeper option throughout the season, as the team prepares to compete in multiple tournaments during the 2026-27 season, including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, and League Cup.
Manchester United’s signing of the 190-centimeter-tall Darlow means that Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayındır, who previously served as the second-choice keeper, is expected to leave Old Trafford soon.