Radek Vitek and Altay Bayindir exit Manchester United for new clubs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:13 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Manchester United has confirmed the exits of Radek Vitek and Altay Bayindir. Vitek has joined Middlesbrough permanently for a fee that could reach £14 million after expressing a desire to leave. He previously won multiple player of the year awards at Bristol City. Bayindir will move to Celta Vigo, with United having already recruited his replacement, Karl Darlow, who is yet to make an appearance due to a minor procedure. Vitek's deal includes a buy-back clause and a sell-on provision, reflecting the club's expectation of his continued development.
- •Radek Vitek transfers to Middlesbrough from Manchester United.
- •Vitek's deal could total £14 million with additional clauses.
- •Altay Bayindir joins Celta Vigo; United brings in Karl Darlow as his replacement.
- •Vitek's multiple player of the year awards came at Bristol City last season.
- •United's goalkeeping situation shifts as Senne Lammens returns to training.
- 11:13 AMYahoo Sports — Vitek and Bayindir exit deals close
"With Senne Lammens back at pre-season training and expected to be involved in Saturday's encounter with Paris St-Germain, United have sanctioned the exit of Radek Vitek and Altay Bayindir. Vitek made it perfectly clear when he spoke to the media after the first pre-season game against Wrexham in Helsinki nearly three weeks ago that he expected to leave, and wasn't bothered whether it was a permanent deal or a loan. United have also included a buy-back clause and also a sell-on if, as they expect, Vitek continues to impress.
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