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Manchester United's Radek Vitek set to join Middlesbrough permanently

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:24 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Manchester United's Radek Vitek set to join Middlesbrough permanently
Summary

Radek Vitek is nearing a permanent transfer from Manchester United to EFL Championship club Middlesbrough. After successful loan spells, including last season at Bristol City, the 22-year-old expressed a desire to play senior soccer. United is reportedly including a buy-back clause in the deal, allowing them to regain the goalkeeper if needed. This transfer follows United’s recent departure of Tyler Fredricson. Vitek has two years remaining on his contract with United, and the expectation is for a swift conclusion to the move.

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  • •Vitek spent last season on loan at Bristol City.
  • •Middlesbrough is signing Vitek after two successful loan years.
  • •The deal includes a buy-back clause for Manchester United.
  • •Vitek has expressed his wish to play senior soccer.
  • •This marks United's second senior departure this summer.
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  • 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United close in on permanent transfer with buy-back clause
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Radek Vitek is reportedly set to leave Manchester United on a permanent basis this summer, with the goalkeeper understood to be close to joining EFL Championship club Middlesbrough

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