Overview
- Manchester United confirmed late Friday that goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has joined LaLiga side Celta Vigo on a season-long loan, subject to registration.
- Reports say Celta hold an option to buy for roughly £3.5 million, will pay Bayindir’s wages during the loan and will trigger performance-related payments to United.
- United have protected future value by inserting a substantial sell-on clause should Celta make the move permanent and later sell the player for a profit.
- Bayindir joined United from Fenerbahçe in September 2023 for about £4.3 million, made 17 appearances for the club, lost the starting spot after several errors and will now seek regular minutes at Celta.
- The loan is part of a wider summer reshuffle in United’s goalkeeping ranks that has seen Karl Darlow arrive, Andre Onana leave on loan and Radek Vitek expected to be sold, while Celta’s sixth-place finish and Europa League place give Bayindir a higher-profile platform to rebuild his form.