Manchester United close in on permanent transfer with buy-back clause
Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek is nearing a permanent transfer to Middlesbrough, with a buy-back clause included in the deal. The 22-year-old seeks regular first-team football after successful loan spells in Austria and the English Championship.
Why it matters
This transfer reflects the strategic management of young talent by major football clubs and the competitive nature of the EFL Championship.
Manchester United are on the verge of finalizing a sale of Radek Vitek to EFL Championship side Middlesbrough, who recently signed two U.S. Men's National Team stars . Vitek spent last season on loan in the second tier with Bristol City and made his desire to play senior soccer known to United at the start of the summer.
United are set to fulfill the goalkeeper's wish and cash in, with a buy-back clause included in the deal. Vitek will become United's second senior departure of the summer following Tyler Fredricson 's exit.
Leicester City's acquisition of Mads Hermansen (£6 million/$7.9 million given the exchange rate at the time) and Southampton's signing of Daniel Peretz (£6 million/$7.8 million) represent the Championship's record fees for goalkeepers.
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