Ex-Leeds United man Karl Darlow confirms Man Utd move and hails special opportunity | OneFootball

Karl Darlow has left Leeds United for Manchester United after rejecting a new deal at Elland Road. Leeds could not offer the 35-year-old a guaranteed starting place due to plans to sign a goalkeeper this summer.

The player said in a post that he was proud to have helped win promotion back to the Premier League and then play a part in survival. His Instagram farewell, set to Olivia Dean’s Ok Love You Bye, also thanked team-mates, staff and supporters.

He plans to watch from afar and wished Leeds well, though the message may land cold with many given the rivalry across the Pennines.

Darlow called joining Manchester United a special opportunity and spoke of competing within an excellent goalkeeping group. He expressed enthusiasm about supporting his team-mates and helping to drive standards at the club.

The Wales international departs Leeds with warm words and memories, but with his immediate future at Old Trafford.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk