Middlesbrough signs goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United for £14m
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Middlesbrough has officially signed goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United in a deal that starts at £7 million, potentially rising to £14 million with performance-based add-ons. Vitek, who spent last season on loan at Bristol City, sought a move for first-team opportunities. Alongside this transfer, Manchester United's Altay Bayindir has joined Celta Vigo on loan, leaving space for United’s No. 1 role. Bayindir expressed gratitude to United fans as he departs. Middlesbrough's Championship campaign begins next Saturday against Lincoln City.
- •Middlesbrough confirms signing of Radek Vitek from Manchester United.
- •Deal worth £7 million, could reach £14 million with add-ons.
- •Vitek aims to secure a starting position at Middlesbrough.
- •Altay Bayindir joins Celta Vigo on loan, freeing up No. 1 role.
- •Middlesbrough kicks off the Championship season against Lincoln City next Saturday.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Man Utd confirm another summer exit
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — The Athletic morning update: Man Utd finalise £14m deal for ‘highly-regarded’ 22-year-old
"Middlesbrough have completed the signing of goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United.The 22-year-old joins the Championship side in a deal worth up to £14m.“It feels great to be here. This is ...
"Middlesbrough have confirmed the arrival of ‘highly-regarded’ goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United this morning.The deal is worth an initial £7 million, which could rise to £14m if perf...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 11:30 AMMan Utd confirm another summer exit
Middlesbrough have completed the signing of goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United.The 22-year-old joins the Championship side in a deal worth up to £14m.“It feels great to be here. This is ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 10:20 AMThe Athletic morning update: Man Utd finalise £14m deal for ‘highly-regarded’ 22-year-old
Middlesbrough have confirmed the arrival of ‘highly-regarded’ goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United this morning.The deal is worth an initial £7 million, which could rise to £14m if perf...
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