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Manchester United Announce Second Goalkeeper Signing of the Summer
The 20-year-old Wales under-21 international joins United’s academy after keeping 10 clean sheets in 34 games on loan at Connah’s Quay Nomads.
- On Monday, Manchester United completed the signing of 20-year-old goalkeeper Kit Margetson on a free transfer from Swansea City, bringing the Wales Under-21 international to Old Trafford.
- After five years in the Swansea academy, Margetson departed on a free transfer, entitling Swansea to a compensation fee for his development since joining at under-15 level.
- During his loan spell at Connah's Quay Nomads, Margetson kept 10 clean sheets in 34 appearances, impressing scouts; commentator Mark Allen said, 'He's competent in what he's doing.'
- The goalkeeper will initially join United's U21 team, while goalkeeper union changes loom as Altay Bayindir and Radek Vitek are reportedly set to leave the club.
- Manchester United's respected goalkeeping scout Tony Coton monitored Margetson's progress in the Cymru Premier; the club stated, 'Everyone at United would like to welcome Kit to the club and wish him the very best of luck for the future.
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