(Reuters) – Manchester United signed goalkeeper Jack Butland on loan from Crystal Palace on Friday, bringing him in as a backup for first-choice David de Gea.
Butland, who has signed a deal until the end of the season, joins United after Newcastle United cut Martin Dubravka’s loan period short.
“I’ve played against David De Gea and represented England alongside Tom Heaton; they are top-class keepers, and I am relishing the opportunity to compete alongside and support them as teammates,” said Butland, who has nine caps for England.
The 29-year-old joined Palace in 2020 but did not make an appearance for them this season.
(Reporting by Manasi Pathak in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby Davis)
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