Bayindir has made only 17 appearances in all competitions for United since joining in 2023. Matt McNulty / Getty ImagesAug. 5, 2026 Updated 5:50 am EDTManchester United’s Altay Bayindir is heading to Celta Vigo on a season-long loan, which includes a buy option for the Spanish club.Bayindir, 28, joined United in 2023 in a €5million move from Fenerbahce, but he has only made 17 appearances in all competitions.Celta will cover United’s payment of his salary during the campaign, and payments will be due to United if performance clauses are hit. The buy option is a little bit under €4m.The move comes after United agreed the sale of Radek Vitek to Middlesbrough for an initial £7million. The deal could reach £14million including bonuses.
Vitek, 22, is on his way to the Championship club on a permanent move that also gives United up to a 35 per cent sell-on. Both the final fee and the future potential income are dependent on the performance of Vitek and Middlesbrough.If Middlesbrough gain promotion and Vitek plays a certain number of games, United will gain the full potential of the transfer. United have included a buy-back option also, as well matching rights.Both goalkeepers have wanted to leave to play regular football, with Vitek named Bristol City’s player of year while on loan last season, and Bayindir hoping to reclaim his place in the Turkey national team.
