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Jack Flintham

Manchester United confirm Martin Dubravka squad number for loan spell

Manchester United have confirmed Martin Dubravka will wear the number 31 during his loan stint at the club.

United have been searching for a number two since loaning Dean Henderson to Nottingham Forest at the start of the transfer window. The Reds have given Newcastle £2m for the 33-year-old's services and they will have to buy the Slovakian for £6m should he make a certain number of appearances in the Premier League.

Discussing the move to United, the 'keeper said: "To be joining Manchester United is a special moment in my career and I can’t wait to get started, and help the group achieve its ambitions. I am joining an excellent group of goalkeepers with lots of experience in the Premier League, and I know that we will push and support each other to keep our standards at the highest levels.

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"The chance to work with David De Gea, alongside Tom Heaton, is one that I am relishing. I’d like to sincerely thank everyone at Newcastle United, and especially the fans, for many great experiences over the past four and a half years.

"I enjoyed every minute of my time there and made amazing memories to look back on. My focus is now on helping Manchester United, and we’ll see what the future holds after I have given my all this season."

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