TransferDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Vitek set for permanent Middlesbrough move
Czech keeper wants to be No 1 after impressing on loan at Bristol City.


R. Vítek
player
Player
Radek Vitek
Position
Goalkeeper
From
Manchester United
To
Middlesbrough
What happened. Middlesbrough are close to completing a permanent deal for Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek, who wants regular first-team football.
- Vitek impressed on loan at Bristol City last season.
- United have inserted a buy-back clause in the deal.
- Middlesbrough are pushing for promotion to the Premier League.
“I’m ready to go somewhere again and hopefully be No 1.”
— Radek Vitek
The move is close to completion, with United satisfied with the clauses.
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