Hull City and Celtic-linked goalkeeper Radek Vitek 'ready' for permanent Manchester United exit
A Hull City-linked goalkeeper has made an admission over his Manchester United future
Hull City and Celtic-linked goalkeeper Radek Vitek is ready to sever ties with Manchester United.
The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Bristol City, sending his stock soaring with consistently assured displays in the Championship.
He was widely lauded for his exploits with the Robins, although a first-team breakthrough at Old Trafford does not yet appear likely.
Premier League newcomers Hull have been linked with the former Czech Republic youth international, as have Scottish heavyweights Celtic.
Radek Vitek ‘ready’ for new challenge
Vitek completed 45 minutes in Manchester United’s friendly defeat to Wrexham in Helsinki at the weekend and spoke candidly about his future post-match.
As reported by the BBC, he said: “I feel great and ready to go again somewhere to hopefully be number one. I hope there will be some interest. I think you will know when the things are more concrete."
When asked if he would prefer to depart temporarily or permanently, Vitek responded: “I'm ready for both to be fair. It depends on what the club wants and also depends on the options and, yeah, we'll see.
“There's been a few interests on the table, but we're hoping to get the best one and hopefully it will happen soon. I want to play every week and that's the goal for next season. Hopefully I find out soon where that's going to be.”
Hull City’s goalkeeping department
Hull have signed England-capped goalkeeper Jack Butland from Rangers, although the addition of another stopper appears likely given Ivor Pandur went in the opposite direction.
Vitek does not have Premier League experience but some would argue he is deserving of a top-flight opportunity after his stellar season at Ashton Gate.
Prior to his loan spell at Bristol City, Vitek was sent to Accrington Stanley and Austrian outfit Blau-Weiß Linz by Manchester United.