Manchester United has completed the signing of Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, the deal cost United £4.2million to bring the Turkish keeper to England. Erik ten hag has consider Altay Bayindir has a perfect replacement for Onana who would be going on International duty for Cameroon during the January Africa Cup of Nation after signing for United few months ago following the departure of Dean Henderson to Crystal Palace.
The Turkish international will be the first Turkish player to ever play for Manchester United, “It’s a huge honour to join United and become the first Turkish player to represent this incredible club” Bayindir said.
“I will do everything within my powers to help other player achieve their ambition and I cannot wait to start working with such experience goalkeeping unit” Altay Bayindir also said.
Manchester United new signing Altay Bayindir becomes no.1 goalkeeper in Onana’s absence
The 25 years Turkish goalkeeper arrived at United on Tuesday to undergo his medical with the new club, following United’s concern for his fitness and can fit in for Onana in his absence.
Altay Bayindir made 40 appearances in all competitions as Jorge Jesus’ side finished second in the Super Lig, won the Turkish Cup and reached the Round of 16 in the Europa league.
Mame Biram Diouf, who represented the Senegal national team but was born in Dakar, Senegal, and raised in Turkey. Although he primarily played for Senegal internationally, he spent a few years at Manchester United. He was the first player from that region to play for united but the difference was that he never get to play for the Turkish national team.
