Manchester United have seen the arrival of another goalkeeper during this transfer window. Already the club have bought Andre Onana from Inter Milan, but now they have added another name. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the signing of Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce.
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Altay Bayindir Is the New Manchester United Backup Goalkeeper
Altay Bayindir signs as new Man United goalkeeper, here we go! Turkish GK will be new backup option to replace Dean Henderson 🚨🔴 #MUFC
Fenerbahçe will receive fee in the region of €6/7m. pic.twitter.com/Vxtx97Asbh
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2023
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Romano reported that Bayindir officially signed as a new United player. He will replace the outgoing Dean Henderson as Onana’s backup. Fenerbahce will receive between £5 and £6 million for a goalkeeper who has also represented the Turkish national team.
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Bayindir’s transfer had been one of the most covered stories in Europe as the Red Devils’ usual support keeper, Henderson, looked set to leave the club. Despite Onana’s arguably shaky start, it is to be understood that the 25-year-old Turk is being brought in as relief, not competition.
Introducing Bayindir
Aside from his natural height, Bayindir possesses multiple qualities that have earned him titles such as “spectacular” in between the sticks.
Bayindir is hard-working and determined to get the best out of himself. No matter what role he occupies in a club, he makes sure that his performance in that role is the best it can be. The player will also note a close relationship with his loved ones motivates him to do good.
Other Erik Ten Hag Pursuits
With Bayindir signed, the Red Devils can now focus their efforts on other transfer targets. Most notably, Dutch coach Erik ten Hag wants to complete the purchase of Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. The deal could end up falling through but for now United are still trying to get the Moroccan to Manchester.
Other names are swirling around the rumour mill but for now, Ten Hag is content with the addition at goalkeeper. Bayindir could develop into a great star with proper Premier League exposure and brings relief to one position of a squad that are riddled head-to-toe with injuries.
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