Crystal Palace goalkeeper Jack Butland has completed a loan move to Manchester United. Now at United, where he is expected to be a back-up to David de Gea, Butland is looking forward to working with “top-class” goalkeepers.
Jack Butland said: “This is an amazing club and one that I am now proud to represent. I’m really looking forward to working with an unbelievable goalkeeping group, supporting each other every day to create the best training and playing environment for the team. I’ve played against David de Gea and represented England alongside Tom Heaton; they are top-class ‘keepers, and I am relishing the opportunity to compete alongside and support them as team-mates. There is a lot that this group can achieve this season and I’m excited to play my part in helping everyone to reach these ambitions.”
Palace signed Butland in October 2020 for a reported £1million fee from Stoke City. He has played a total of 17 times for the Eagles, keeping three clean sheets. During his time with Stoke, where he made 168 appearances in seven years, Butland also had loan spells at Birmingham, Barnsley, Leeds United and Derby County. He has played 87 times in the Premier League (77 for Stoke and 10 for Palace). Butland also has nine international caps for England and was part of the 2018 World Cup squad.
Manchester United football director John Murtough said: “Jack [Butland] is an excellent goalkeeper with great experience throughout his career. His mentality and personality will be a real asset to our superb group of goalkeepers and the whole squad. Jack joins David, Tom and our young keepers to form a strong group who will all support each other in creating an optimum training and playing environment. We’re all looking forward to welcoming him into the group.”
