Radek Vitek nears permanent move from Manchester United to Middlesbrough
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:02 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Radek Vitek is close to finalizing a transfer from Manchester United to Middlesbrough. The goalkeeper recently returned to United after a successful season at Bristol City, where he won multiple Player of the Year awards. Vitek has indicated his desire to secure a starting position at a new club. Middlesbrough is reportedly one of several clubs interested in signing him. If the transfer goes through, United is expected to include a sell-on clause and a buy-back option in the deal.
- •Vitek close to completing a transfer to Middlesbrough
- •Last season, he won Player of the Year at Bristol City
- •Returned to Manchester United for pre-season
- •Expressed readiness for a starting role at another club
- •United may include buy-back and sell-on clauses in the deal
- 7:02 AMYahoo Sports — Vitek set for Middlesbrough switch
"Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek is close to completing a permanent move to Middlesbrough. Vitek scooped all the Bristol City Player of the Year awards last season but returned to United for the start of pre-season. Middlesbrough are one of a number of clubs keen to sign the Czech.
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