Manchester United announce Martin Dubravka as sixth summer signing

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Manchester United have announced the signing of goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

Dubravka has joined United on a season long loan deal from Newcastle United.

The Red Devils have an option included with the loan to sign Dubravka permanently.

Speaking to the club website, Dubravka said: “To be joining Manchester United is a special moment in my career and I can’t wait to get started, and help the group achieve its ambitions.

“The chance to work with David De Gea, alongside Tom Heaton, is one that I am relishing.

“I’d like to sincerely thank everyone at Newcastle United, and especially the fans, for many great experiences over the past four and a half years. I enjoyed every minute of my time there and made amazing memories to look back on.

“My focus is now on helping Manchester United, and we’ll see what the future holds after I have given my all this season. I am excited to be here!”

United football director John Murtough added: “Martin has proven himself to be a top Premier League goalkeeper and his experience and personality will be a great addition to our strong goalkeeping group, alongside David, Tom, and our younger keepers.

“Together, they will create a high-performance environment, with each of them ready to step up and play when called upon.”

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Dubravka will provide added cover and competition for David de Gea, and could get a chance to start Europa League games.

He is a Premier League proven goalkeeper, who could end up challenging the Spaniard for the number one spot this season if he can impress.

Dubravka is expected to be United’s final signing of the summer transfer window, following Antony, who was unveiled earlier today.

• MARTIN DUBRAVKA: Factfile
• Dubravka has racked up 171 Premier League appearances for Newcastle.
• His Newcastle debut came in a 1-0 win over Manchester United in 2018.
• He is a Slovakia international with 29 caps for his country.
• Dubravka has Champions League and Europa League experience with former clubs MSK Zilina and Esbjerg.
• Last season Dubravka made 26 Premier League starts for Newcastle.