Man Utd: Victor Valdes for sale after reserves snub - Van Gaal

29.05.2020 01:25

Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes will be sold after manager Louis van Gaal claimed he "refused to play" in the reserves.

The 33-year-old Spain international was a surprise omission from the pre-season squad currently touring the US.

"He doesn't follow my philosophy. There is no place for someone like that," said Van Gaal of his January signing.

United's number one David De Gea, 24, has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer.

The Old Trafford club will not consider selling De Gea, whose contract expires in 2016, unless they receive a record fee for a goalkeeper.

Asked about De Gea's situation, Van Gaal added: "I cannot say anything. His attitude is fantastic. It is stupid to ask."

However, he did admit that a move for another experienced goalkeeper was "dependent on David De Gea".

Six-times La Liga winner Valdes joined the club as De Gea's back-up, after the former Barcelona number one recovered from major knee surgery.

Speaking at a news conference in Seattle after new signings Bastian Schweinsteiger, Morgan Schneiderlin and Matteo Darmian had faced questions from the media, Van Gaal responded to questions about Valdes' absence.

He said: "Last year, he refused to play in the second team and there are other aspects you need as a keeper at United.

"When you are not willing to follow those principles, there is only one way and that is out.

"It is a big disappointment. It is a pity because we have given him the opportunity to rehabilitate, gave him a contract and then he is fit to play."

Valdes made three appearances for the under-21 side last season, against Liverpool in January, Chelsea in February and Spurs in March.

His only start was in United's final game of last season at Hull, and Van Gaal added: "I played him at Hull because I wanted to help. I am always a very social human being."

Van Gaal was also asked whether record singing Angel Di Maria would be staying at Old Trafford after speculation the record £59.7m signing is unsettled in Manchester and will join French champions Paris St-Germain.

"No idea," said the Dutchman. "We shall see. In football it is a process for Angel Di Maria. Now he is still a member of Manchester United."

(BBC)

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