Karl Darlow leaves Leeds for Man Utd and hails special opportunity | OneFootball

Karl Darlow has left Leeds United for Manchester United after rejecting a new Elland Road deal, with no guaranteed starting spot on offer as the club plan to sign a goalkeeper in this window.

In quotes released by Manchester United, the 35-year-old Wales international called the switch a special opportunity, spoke of an excellent goalkeeping group and said he aims to support team-mates while driving standards. Director of football Jason Wilcox highlighted Darlow’s top-level pedigree, work ethic and experience as a strong addition.

The move takes him across the Pennines to Leeds’ bitter rivals.

A farewell video on Instagram, set to Olivia Dean’s Ok Love You Bye, thanked team-mates, coaches and staff, and expressed pride in winning promotion back to the Premier League and in the club staying there. It also thanked supporters and described representing them as an honour.

His message also expressed an intention to watch from afar and wished Leeds success.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk