Manchester United sign goalkeeper Karl Darlow

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Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further season, the club confirmed. The 35-year-old Wales international left Leeds United after his contract expired at the end of June, having been offered a new deal that he declined. Leeds said Darlow left to pursue an opportunity elsewhere and left with the club's best wishes. Darlow finished last season as Daniel Farke's first-choice keeper and has played 279 club games with 15 international caps. Manchester United expect Darlow to serve as deputy to first-choice Senne Lammens, and with Lammens taking a three-week break after Belgium's World Cup campaign Darlow is set to feature in pre-season, starting against Wrexham in Helsinki on 18 July. The move is likely to trigger the exit of Turkey international Altay Bayindir from Old Trafford, after Bayindir was linked with Besiktas earlier this year. Darlow said he was "extremely proud to sign for Manchester United" and looked forward to pushing the group's standards at the club.

Beren Cross

@berencross.bsky.social

Leeds United have confirmed Karl Darlow will not be signing a new contract with the club. Last week, @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social and @paddyboyland.bsky.social reported Manchester United were close to signing the goalkeeper. #lufc

195h ago

Graham Smyth

@grahamsmyth.bsky.social

Karl Darlow's song choice for his farewell message to Leeds United includes the line 'don't say you won't forgive me 'cos you always do.' Not so sure about that, but he's paid tribute to the club he's opted to leave for a Man Utd move. #lufc www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/footba...

114h ago

BrighterBeat11

That’s a new haircut worthy of playing for Scum though. Fits right in with that lot straight away 🙄 #LUFC can get better

Bitesyerlegs4

Enjoy benchwarming!! Hope it's worth it.Tosser! #lufc

Mark3

He can fuck right off tbh

Tony Dickinson1

Well, that's a little presumptuous from Mr Darlow...

Graeme1

Wonder if we should've offered him no.1 for a couple of years? He was solid last season and while the recruitment team have earned our trust, the one exception to that is the position of goalkeeper. They need to get it right this time!

leedsaffron.bsky.social1

Loved the club statement "for an opportunity elsewhere"

Leeds United - unofficial

@lufc-unofficial.bsky.social

🤍 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂, 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗹 Leeds United can confirm Karl Darlow has left the club upon the expiration of his contract to pursue an opportunity elsewhere #lufc www.leedsunited.com/en/news/karl...

63h ago

dave2709.bsky.social3

The most euphemistic way of saying ‘scum bastards’ that I’ve come across

Eobard Toyotathon1

the scum that shall remain unnamed

Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR)

@fabrizioromano.yopro20.com

🚨🔴 Official, confirmed. Manchester United unveil Karl Darlow as new backup goalkeeper from Leeds United on a free deal.

55h ago

Thomas Hurst

@thomasehurst.bsky.social

Fuck Karl Darlow. “The United Chapter Begins”. You’ve played for two Uniteds before you prick. The good news is we will be forced to upgrade our goalkeepers.

53h ago

Winston the woofer

@winstonthewoofer.bsky.social

Bye Karl Darlow from Leeds United. Although you are going to our cross Pennines nemesis club ( can’t write it down). You helped this club a lot Hope you enjoy this time in your career. Wales also lucky to have you.

33h ago

ET Heisenberg

@utdheisenberg.bsky.social

In other goalkeeper news, Altay Bayindir and Karl Darlow meeting each other for the first time...

53h ago

Comrade Maxwell2

I'm confused was a bit of agro or where they going to fuck when the cameras stopped rolling?

Ben Jacobs

@jacobsben.bsky.social

Manchester United confirm Karl Darlow has joined on a free transfer on a 2+1 contract.🧤 🗣️ Darlow: “This is a really special opportunity; everyone can see what an exciting time it is for the club and I cannot wait to play my part in supporting my team-mates and helping to drive the group forwards.”

45h ago

The Peoples Person

@peoplesperson.bsky.social

Karl Darlow IG: “Proud to have joined such a historic club. So excited for the challenge ahead & to meet up with the boys. Grateful. Let’s go! ❤️”

44h ago

Sportycast

@sportycast.bsky.social

The Red Talk S02E01 is LIVE! 🇿🇦🔴 South Africa's top independent Manchester United podcast is back on Sportycast with guest Kenny Aphayne. • Andrey Santos incoming • Ederson deal cancelled • Karl Darlow & Manu Kone rumors • Marcus Rashford: Keep or sell? • Wrexham preview Link in the comments below 👇🏽

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Forever Red Devil's 👹

@foreverreddevil14.bsky.social

Karl Darlow: “I’m extremely proud to sign for Manchester United. It’s a special opportunity to join such an exciting club, and I can’t wait to support my team-mates and help drive the group forward.” #Mufc

25h ago

Graham Winstanley

@grahamwinstanley.bsky.social

If we get Galatasary away in the Champions League then Karl Darlow will be able to stop off and see his dentist.

24h ago

Football Central

@footballcentral247.bsky.social

#MUFC have signed #Cymru international goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer following his departure from #LUFC. The 35yr old has signed a deal until June 2028, with the option of a further year.